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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Google Workspace, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Cost Management, Leadership, Productivity Software, Cloud Platforms, Application Development, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Security, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Legal Risk, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Real Estate, Sustainability Standards, Risk Management, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Lease Contracts, Environment and Resource Management, Production Process, Cash Flows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Operating Expense, Financial Statement Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Cash Flow Forecasting, Income Statement, Working Capital, Trend Analysis, Depreciation, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Mockups, Usability Testing, Wireframing, User Experience, Product Design, User Centered Design, User Feedback, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Needs Assessment, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Compassion, Education and Training, Professionalism, Entrepreneurship, Adult Education, Social Impact, Formal Learning, Personal Integrity, Leadership Development, Community Development, Social Work, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Pedagogy, Teaching
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Marketing, Business Marketing, ChatGPT, Customer Communications Management, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Digital Transformation, Digital Communications, Business Transformation, Data Storage, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Social Impact, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Media Strategy, Information Privacy, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Campaign Management, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Marketing Materials, Registration, Dashboard
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Market Research, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Brand Management, Research, User Research
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Incident Management, Problem Management, Database Management Systems, Asset Management, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Information Technology Operations, Security Controls, Information Systems, IT Infrastructure, Service Management, Patch Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Talent Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Workforce Development, Business Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Planning, Innovation, Budget Management, Financial Planning, Diagram Design, Productivity Software, Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours