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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Strategic Planning, Planning, Personal Development, Strategic Thinking, Timelines, Professional Development, Adaptability, Plan Execution, Professional Networking, Accountability, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Time Management, Mentorship, Resource Utilization, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Brand Loyalty, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Consultative Approaches, Customer Engagement, Honesty, Strategic Partnership, B2B Sales, Business Relationship Management, Personal Attributes, Consulting, Automation, Digital Transformation
★ 4.6 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Resource Management, Project Management Software, Resource Allocation, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Resource Planning, Project Design, Project Scoping, Microsoft 365, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Coordination, Process Optimization, Project Estimation, Timelines, Scheduling, Productivity Software, User Interface (UI)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Project Management, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Cost Reduction, Team Performance Management, Workflow Management, Project Planning, Resource Allocation, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Predictive Analytics
★ 4.6 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Atlassian
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Databases, Content Management Systems, Database Software, Database Management, Calendar Management, Content Development and Management, Content Management, Database Application, Content Creation
★ 3.7 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Facebook, Social Media Strategy
★ 4.7 (15) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Content Development and Management, Target Audience, Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Branding, Social Media Content, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Content Marketing, Driving engagement, Content Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Target Market, Marketing Communications
★ 4.6 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, ChatGPT, Driving engagement, Content Optimization, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Digital Media Strategy, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Personalized Campaigns, Content Creation, Social Media, Content Scheduling, Drive Engagement, User Research, User Feedback, Copywriting, Storytelling
★ 4.4 (14) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, AI Enablement, Scalability, Procurement, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Initiative and Leadership, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Natural Language Processing, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Digital Transformation, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Improvement, Emerging Technologies, Product Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Goal Setting, Product Requirements
★ 4.3 (18) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Technical Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Software Engineering, Employee Coaching, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Communication, Conflict Management, Performance Management, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, People Management, Leadership and Management, Program Management, Cloud Engineering, Business Strategy
★ 4.5 (26) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Data, Budget Management, Budgeting, Fiscal Management, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Financial Planning, Health Care Administration, Corporate Finance, Performance Analysis, Loans
★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Auditing, Audit Planning, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Change Control, Record Keeping, Information Technology
★ 4.2 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months