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: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility, Team Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Communication, Team Management, Resilience, Growth Mindedness, Team Building, Decision Making, Stress Management, Team Motivation, Psychology, Performance Management, Behavioral Management, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Team Management, Team Motivation, People Management, Performance Measurement, Performance Appraisal, Performance Analysis, Leadership and Management, Performance Improvement, Motivational Skills, Leadership Development, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Coaching
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication, Contingency Planning, Active Listening, Strategic Thinking, Planning, Empathy, Research, Analysis, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Style Guides, Logo Design, Branding, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Brand Management, Media Strategy, Organizational Skills
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Risk Modeling, AI Enablement, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Mitigation, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Legal Risk, Interoperability, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Risk, Network Architecture, Systems Architecture, Governance, Solution Architecture, Information Technology Architecture, Application Security, Technical Documentation, Cryptography, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Customer Analysis, Brand Management, Web Analytics, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Return On Investment, Consumer Behaviour, A/B Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Blood Pressure, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacy Operations, Healthcare Project Management, Community Health, Care Management, Chronic Diseases, Medication Administration, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacotherapy, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Collaboration, Planning, Patient-centered Care, Teamwork, Vital Signs, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Prioritization, Lean Methodologies, Project Management Life Cycle, Waterfall Methodology, Continuous Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Active Directory, Real Time Data, Zero Trust Network Access, Serverless Computing, Cloud Solutions, Identity and Access Management, Data Integration, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Governance, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Solution Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Networking
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Action Oriented, Self-Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles, Positivity, Resilience, Prioritization, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, Canva (Software), Color Theory, Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours