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.
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data-Driven Marketing, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Logistic Regression, Analytical Skills, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Model Training, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Descriptive Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Western Australia
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Engagement, Intercultural Competence, Data Collection, Drive Engagement, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Business Metrics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Dashboard, Project Schedules, Project Management, Calendar Management, Collaborative Software, Milestones (Project Management), Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Multi-Cloud, Data Architecture, Dataflow, Data Management, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Architecture, Cloud Management, Information Management, Data Infrastructure, AI Integrations, Data Science, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Business Strategy, Team Building, Data Ethics, Data Science, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Social Impact, Sales, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Aptly
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Job Evaluation, Goal Setting, Job Analysis, Writing, Applicant Tracking Systems, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Communication, Follow Through
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, digital literacy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cost Control, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Operating Cost, Cost Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Computing, Budget Management, Cost Reduction, Expense Management, System Monitoring, Capacity Management, Virtual Machines, Query Languages, Resource Utilization, Performance Tuning, Financial Management, Resource Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Business Valuation, Inventory Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Business Reporting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Analysis, Case Studies, Business Analysis, Business, Investments
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Color Theory, Color Matching, Graphical Tools, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Design, Creative Design, Content Creation, Digital Design, User Accounts, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Design Thinking, AI Product Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Business Strategy, Change Management, Organizational Change, Competitive Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Income Tax, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Tax Preparation, Tax Compliance, Tax, Tax Returns, Tax Laws, Sales Tax, Compensation Strategy, Property Accounting, Case Studies, Gift Accounting, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months