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: Adobe Firefly, Adobe Photoshop, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Prompt Engineering, Photo Editing, Artificial Intelligence, Ideation, Image Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Analysis, Case Studies, Business Analysis, Business, Business Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Marketing, Business Strategies, Business Operations, Business Strategy, Proposal Writing, Performance Review
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Marketing Budgets, Budget Management, Advertising, Paid media, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Insights, Business Strategy, User Research, Business Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Management, Advertising, Target Audience, Digital Advertising, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Data Sharing, Design Software, Content Creation, User Accounts, Social Media, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Team Motivation, Project Management, Conflict Management, Project Risk Management, Resource Management, Communication, Team Management, Leadership, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Communications, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Google Cloud Platform, Model Evaluation, Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Salesforce
Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Process, Salesforce, Sales Pipelines, Sales, B2B Sales, Sales Support, Customer Data Management, Databases, Data Management, Data Cleansing, Business-To-Consumer
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Team Building, Team Management, Leadership, Creativity, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Curiosity, Employee Engagement, digital literacy, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resources, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Performance Appraisal, Talent Recruitment, Workforce Development, Labor Relations, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Strategy, Succession Planning, Workforce Management, Employee Retention, Case Studies, Corporate Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Management, Leadership Studies, Team Building, Stakeholder Management, Virtual Teams, People Management, Performance Management, Smart Goals, Team Motivation, Negotiation, Employee Training, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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