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.

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Security Management, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Services, Risk Management, Service Level Agreement, Governance, Vendor Management, Business Requirements, Employee Training
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Workflow Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Business Communication, Social Skills, Goal Setting, Communication, Emotional Intelligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Advertising Campaigns
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Creative Thinking, Leadership, Decisiveness, Innovation, Growth Mindedness, Business Transformation, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Change Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Building Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Engineering, Architectural Design, Electrical Power, Materials science, Workforce Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Professional Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Application Deployment, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Brand Awareness, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, People Development, Accountability, Constructive Feedback, Team Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Empowerment, Project Implementation, Knowledge Transfer, Expectation Management, Productivity, Performance Improvement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, digital literacy, Mental Concentration, Personal Development, Compassion, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Economics, Self-Discipline, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Resilience, Creativity, Productivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kibana, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Web Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Wrangling, Data Import/Export
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Data Sharing, Grant Applications, Data Storage, Data Management, Health Policy, Technical Writing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks