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.

Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Workday (Software), Registration, Business Process, Workflow Management, Business Reporting, Data Maintenance, Data Entry, Organizational Structure, Dashboard, Business Analytics, No-Code Development, Enterprise Resource Planning, Billing, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Animations, Storytelling, Motion Graphics, Multimedia, Musical Composition, Adobe After Effects, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Apple software proficiency, Timelines, Layout Design, Color Theory, Design
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Team Building, Relationship Building, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Willingness To Learn, Quick Learning, Cognitive flexibility
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Strategic Communication, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Innovation, Telehealth, Design Thinking, Business Strategy, Health Care Administration, Emerging Technologies, Agile Methodology, User Centered Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Databases, Case Studies, Query Languages, Pivot Tables And Charts
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Business Metrics, Culture, Business Priorities, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Goal Setting, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Driving engagement, Advertising
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Development Testing, Software Testing, Testability, Java, Test Case
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Market Trend, Portfolio Risk, Technical Analysis, Risk Management, Market Data, Trend Analysis, Investment Management, Investments, Portfolio Management, Equities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Overcoming Objections, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Team Management, Constructive Feedback, Workplace inclusivity, Discussion Facilitation, Communication, Team Leadership, Empathy, Stakeholder Engagement, Assertiveness, Persuasive Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Planning, Canva (Software), Event Management, Digital Content, Event Marketing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Product Design, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Team Leadership, Recognizing Others, Team Building, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Communication Strategies, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks