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: Email Automation, Google Sheets, Scripting, Google App Engine, Project Design, Productivity Software, Automation, Data Access, HTML and CSS, Business Process Modeling, Workflow Management, Javascript, Supplier Relationship Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Strategies, Business Planning, Target Audience, Animations, Sustainable Business, Business Strategies, Instagram, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Front-End Web Development, Context Management, Data Integration, Application Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Crisis Management, Workplace inclusivity, Occupational Safety And Health, Human Resource Policies, Employee Engagement, Stress Management, Communication, Resilience, Empathy, Diversity and Inclusion, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Applied Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Integration, Scalability, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Alteryx, Predictive Modeling, Scripting, R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Risk Modeling, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Storyboarding, Storytelling, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Team Oriented, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Presentations
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, AI Enablement, Systems Thinking, Virtual Teams, Psychology, Probability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Negotiation, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Systems Thinking, Governance, Complex Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Facebook, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Business Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Business Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Tax Laws, Intercompany Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Compliance, Corporate Tax, International Financial Reporting Standards, Arbitration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Auditing, Benchmarking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Communications, Brand Awareness, Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Media Planning, Digital Advertising, Media Strategy, Design Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks