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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Construction Management, Project Design, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Project Planning, Contract Management, Project Coordination, Project Management, Team Oriented, Cost Management, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Developing Training Materials, Sales Presentation, Data Visualization, Technical Communication, Productivity Software, Project Documentation, Graphic Design, Business Communication, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Embeddings, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Forecasting, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Technical Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Supervised Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Team Performance Management, Agile Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Team Motivation, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Business Metrics, Continuous Improvement Process, Employee Engagement, Customer Success Management, Customer experience improvement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Business Ethics, Accountability, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Search Engine Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Measurement, Content Strategy, Performance Improvement, Driving engagement, Trend Analysis, Customer Insights
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Research Design, A/B Testing, Business Analysis, Analytical Skills, Process Mapping, Statistical Methods, Research Methodologies, Business Research, Complex Problem Solving, Project Design, Statistical Inference, Data Ethics, Prioritization, Project Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Promotional Materials, Advertising, Presentations, Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Investments, Credit Risk, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Analysis, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis, Market Dynamics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dubai College of Tourism
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Sustainable Development, Event Management, Cultural Diversity, Corporate Sustainability, Experience Design, Thought Leadership, Crisis Management, Innovation, Economic Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Open University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Business Systems Analysis, Process Mapping, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Interviewing Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Management, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Business Marketing, Account Management, Marketing, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours