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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Language Competency, Writing, Literacy, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Learning, digital literacy, Digital Transformation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Content Performance Analysis, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Customer Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Social Media, Customer Relationship Building, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Content Management Systems, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Plan Execution, Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Value Propositions, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Conflict Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Staff Management, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Performance Management, People Development, Performance Appraisal, Leadership, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Compensation Management, Recruitment, Goal Setting, Talent Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Sales Presentation, Prompt Engineering, Sales Process, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Success Management, Overcoming Objections, Needs Assessment, Sales Prospecting, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Presentations, Prospecting and Qualification, Marketing Collateral, Lead Generation, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Analysis, Product Knowledge, Proposal Development, Sales, Business Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Google Cloud Platform, User Provisioning, Authentications, IT Security Architecture, UI Components, Cloud Management, Cyber Operations, User Interface (UI), Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Scalability, Organizational Strategy, Data Infrastructure, Risk Management, Digital Transformation, Data Management, Large Language Modeling, Business Risk Management, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, AI Integrations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Content Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Campaigns, Search Engine Optimization, Data-Driven Marketing, Content Strategy, Marketing Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Deep Teaching Solutions
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Human Learning, Willingness To Learn, Interactive Learning, Learning Theory, Mental Concentration, Problem Solving, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Persistence, Cognitive flexibility, Stress Management, Habit Formation, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Web Analytics and SEO, MarTech, Social Media Campaigns, Web Content, Cross-Channel Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Automation, Marketing Channel, AI Personalization, Media and Communications, Marketing Planning, Content Management Systems, Content Performance Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Media Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Project Coordination, Earned Value Management, Cost Estimation, Budget Management, Project Planning, Budgeting, Project Scoping, Project Schedules, Risk Mitigation, Project Performance, Risk Management, Team Building, Risk Analysis, Team Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Performance Analysis, Storyboarding, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Content Scheduling, Benchmarking, Content Optimization, Search Engine Optimization, Videography, Web Analytics, Video Editing, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Live Streaming, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Development and Management, Style Guides, Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months