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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Software, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, R Programming, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Payment Processing, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Incident Management, Payment Systems, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Security Management, Merchant Services, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Malware Protection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Email Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, People Analytics, Stakeholder Communications, Workforce Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Organizational Strategy, Business Priorities, Organizational Structure, Management Reporting, Communication Planning, Data Storytelling, Business Metrics, Matrix Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Reconciliation, Strategic Planning, Strategic Prioritization
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Workforce Planning, Program Implementation, Talent Management, Plan Execution, Human Resources Management and Planning, Organizational Change, Business Continuity, Talent Pipelining, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, People Development, Continuous Improvement Process, People Analytics, Program Evaluation, Leadership, Change Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Brand Loyalty, Campaign Planning, Brand Management, Marketing, Branding, Communication Planning, Online Advertising, Brand Strategy, Public Relations, Marketing Planning, Marketing Budgets, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Cost Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Control, Cost Estimation, Operational Performance Management, Accounting, Statistical Methods, Estimation, Cost Management, Process Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Account Management, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Correlation Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Salesforce
Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Customer Success Management, Order Management, Sales Management, Salesforce, Dashboard, Sales, Sales Development, Order Entry, Closing (Sales), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Sales Support, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Enablement, General Sales Practices, Service Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Pinterest, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Planning, Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Campaign Planning, LinkedIn, Smart Goals, Facebook, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Channel, Goal Setting, Customer Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Driving engagement, Marketing Analytics, Business Transformation, Performance Analysis, AI Personalization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, Market Dynamics, Artificial Intelligence, Revenue Management, Business Modeling, AI literacy, Target Audience, AI Enablement, Demography, Consumer Behaviour, Emerging Technologies, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Innovation, Commercialization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Telephone Skills, Business Writing, Business Communication, Employee Coaching, Organizational Skills, Concision, Management Training And Development, Active Listening, Delegation Skills, Business Correspondence, Writing, English Language, Discussion Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Events and Conferences, Verbal Communication Skills, Recruitment, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks