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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Leadership, Compliance Management, Leadership and Management, Governance, Risk Management, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST 800-53, Resilience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Workplace inclusivity, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Recognizing Others, Drive Engagement, Virtual Teams, Collaboration, Event Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Finance, Financial Analysis, Case Studies, Financial Planning, Investments, Decision Making, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Behavioral Economics, Investment Management, Private Equity, Real Estate
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, FinTech, Payment Systems, Financial Regulation, Asset Management, Cryptography, Technical Standard, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Landscape Architecture, Geographic Information Systems, Image Quality, Global Positioning Systems, Planning, Research, Adobe Creative Cloud, Timelines, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Critical Thinking, Editing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Workflow Management, Brochures, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Greeting Customers, Design, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Automation, Campaign Management, Registration, Marketing, E-Commerce, Social Media, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Animations, LinkedIn, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Price Negotiation, Sales Presentation, Social Media Content, Professional Networking, Business Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Operational Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Business Modeling, Complex Problem Solving
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Timelines, Project Performance, Benchmarking, Project Management Software, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Project Management, Performance Analysis, Variance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Personal Development, Workplace inclusivity, Virtual Teams, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Dealing With Ambiguity, Relationship Building, Safety Culture, Curiosity, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months