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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Strategic Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Resource Allocation, Media Strategy, Brand Management, Earned Media, Communication Strategies, Owned Media, Public Relations, Shared Media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Target Audience, Research and Design, Research, Market Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Data Loss Prevention, Security Controls, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Data Integrity, Security Strategy, Regulatory Requirements, Incident Response
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Paid media, Keyword Research, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Organizational Strategy, Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Benefits Administration, Strategic Planning, Portfolio Management, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Governance, Quality Management, Project Closure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Process Management, Performance Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Business Process, Process Analysis, Waste Minimization, Operational Efficiency, Quality Assessment, Project Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Transformation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Operations Research, Analytics, Business Technologies, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Feature Engineering, Business Modeling, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Technology Strategies
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Professional Development, Mentorship, Influencing, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Management, Storytelling, Coaching, Talent Management, Branding, Personal Development, Strategic Leadership, Adaptability, Lifelong Learning, Collaboration, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, People Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Performance Management, Positivity, Employee Engagement, Team Building, Innovation, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Logo Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Multimedia
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Advertising, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Generative AI Agents, Digital Advertising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Job Evaluation, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Review, Data Visualization, Benchmarking, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Peer Review, Critical Thinking, Risk Analysis, Brainstorming, Strategic Decision-Making, Persuasive Communication, Estimation, Analysis, Prioritization, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks