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.

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

Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Strategy, Portfolio Management, Product Management, Portfolio Risk, Strategic Prioritization, Case Studies, Performance Metric, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Business Metrics, Market Share, Performance Measurement, Strategic Decision-Making, Product Development, Market Opportunities, Risk Mitigation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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: 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
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Loans, Investment Management, General Finance, General Lending, Financial Services, Expense Management, Empowerment, Financial Acumen, Adaptability, Consumer Behaviour, Case Management
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
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

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Network Model
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Ledgers (Accounting), Balancing (Ledger/Billing), General Ledger, Bookkeeping, Accounting Systems, Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting Software, Expense Management, Expense Reports, Cash Flow Forecasting, Ad Hoc Reporting, Budget Management, Accounting, Small Business Accounting, Reconciliation, Business Reporting, Business Software, Budgeting, Account Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Google Gemini, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, LLM Application, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Google Workspace, Data Literacy, Data Synthesis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months