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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Loans, Higher Education, Student Services, Financial Policy, Education and Training, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Return On Investment, Economics, Advocacy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Investment Banking, Case Studies, Financial Forecasting, Corporate Strategy, Plan Execution, Cash Flows
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Customer Engagement, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Web Analytics, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Animations, Content Creation, Facebook, Marketing, Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Social Media Marketing, User Accounts, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Strategic Partnership, Social Media Strategy, Content Management, Community Development, Content Creation, Video Editing, Scheduling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Dashboard, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Automation, Marketing, Customer Data Management, Marketing Management, Business, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Capital Markets, Financial Market, Investments, Derivatives, Equities, Financial Trading, Financial Regulation, Securities Trading, Market Dynamics, Portfolio Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, HR Tech, Application Frameworks, Data Integration, Employee Onboarding, Continuous Integration, File Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Marketing Budgets, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Social Media, Budget Management, Social Media Content
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Code Coverage, Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Performance Testing, System Testing, Software Testing, Verification And Validation, Embedded Systems, Test Case, Test Planning, Integration Testing, Simulations, Real Time Data, Safety and Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media, Scheduling, Digital Marketing, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours