Business plan courses can help you learn market analysis, financial forecasting, operational planning, and effective pitching techniques. You can build skills in identifying target audiences, crafting value propositions, and developing marketing strategies. Many courses introduce tools like SWOT analysis, business model canvases, and financial modeling software, which can enhance your ability to create comprehensive and persuasive business plans.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management System, Process Optimization, Operations Research, Demand Planning, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Microsoft Excel, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, Employee Surveys, Employee Performance Management, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Goal Setting, Collaboration, Team Management, Teamwork, Employee Engagement, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Target Audience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Document Management, File Management, Collaborative Software, Team Management, Virtual Teams, Calendar Management, Microsoft Excel, Setting Appointments, People Management, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Media Buying, Performance Analysis, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Relationship Management, Content Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Automation, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, Performance Measurement, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Process Optimization, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategies, New Product Development, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, MarTech, Marketing Channel, Product Promotion, Digital Transformation, Customer Engagement, Branding, Price Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Goodwill Industries International
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Coaching, Client Support, Employee Onboarding, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Branding, Negotiation, Business Writing, Goal Setting, Financial Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Culture Transformation, Sustainable Business, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Corporate Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Leadership, Business Ethics, Initiative and Leadership, Professional Development, Change Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Complex Problem Solving, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Western Australia
Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Sourcing, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Talent Acquisition, Diversity Awareness, Professional Networking, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Mental Health Therapies, Pediatrics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychology, Geriatrics, Behavioral Health, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Growth Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Culture Transformation, Business Development, Leadership, Visionary, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks