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.

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Team Leadership, Sales Training, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Sales Enablement, Team Motivation, Sales, Team Performance Management, Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Innovation, Overcoming Objections, Conflict Management, Performance Analysis, Employee Onboarding, Drive Engagement, Employee Retention, Customer Engagement, Recognizing Others
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Target Audience, Strategic Thinking, Target Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Competitive Intelligence, Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Investment Management, Asset Management, Market Dynamics, Return On Investment, General Finance, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Financial Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Branding, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Marketing Effectiveness, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Direct Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Performance Analysis, Financial Data, Business Reporting, Budget Management, Campaign Management, Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Excel Macros, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Microsoft Windows, Productivity Software, Security Controls, Collaboration, Data Security, Technical Documentation, Productivity, Report Writing, Writing, Editing, Writing and Editing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Content, Business Writing, Business Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Business Strategies, Technical Consulting, Drive Engagement, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Business Intelligence, SQL, Data Analysis, Google Cloud Platform
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Online Advertising, Paid media, Marketing, Social Media
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Public Cloud, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Cost Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Regulatory Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks