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.

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

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: 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

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

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Business Ethics, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Management, Content Management Systems, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Social Media Strategy, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Development and Management, Persona Development, Storytelling, Productivity, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Market Data, Futures Exchange, International Finance, Risk Management Framework, Financial Trading, Risk Management, Economics, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Financial Systems, Financial Policy, Travel Arrangements, Business Risk Management, Financial Data, Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Market Dynamics, Excel Formulas, Financial Market
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Talent Management, Organizational Change, Cloud Computing, Culture Transformation, Employee Retention, People Management, Digital Transformation, Google Cloud Platform, Business Priorities, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks