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: Goal Setting, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Delegation Skills, Collaborative Software, Project Coordination, Project Management, User Accounts, Internal Communications, Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Motivational Skills, Accountability, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Performance Management, Strategic Leadership, Employee Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Stress Management, Productivity, Professional Development, Time Management, Trustworthiness, Innovation, Self-Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SPSS, Correlation Analysis, SPSS (Software), Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Analysis, Model Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Social Media Management, Instagram, Facebook, Scheduling, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Planning, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Persuasive Communication, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Influencing, Risk Management, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Program Management, Leadership, Communication, Project Management, Emotional Intelligence, Public Speaking, Team Management, Presentations, Team Building, Strategic Communication, Virtual Teams
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Group Policy, Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Windows Servers, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud-Based Integration, User Accounts, Multi-Factor Authentication, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Data Sharing, User Accounts, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Cash Management, Financial Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Planning, Financial Statements, Business Metrics, Business Acumen, Forecasting, Working Capital
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Recruitment, Talent Sourcing, Compensation Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Product Strategy, Legal Technology, Data Management, Business Process Automation, Technology Strategies, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Customer experience improvement, Customer Service, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Timelines, Database Management, Databases, Project Schedules, Data Visualization, Calendar Management, Workflow Management, Information Architecture, Kanban Principles, Collaborative Software, Content Development and Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investments, Contract Management, Risk Analysis, Finance, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Sustainable Development, Economics, Public Policies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months