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: Expense Reports, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Financial Data, Excel Formulas, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Acumen, Data Import/Export, Finance, Data Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Research Design, A/B Testing, Business Analysis, Analytical Skills, Process Mapping, Statistical Methods, Research Methodologies, Business Research, Complex Problem Solving, Project Design, Statistical Inference, Data Ethics, Prioritization, Project Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Scalability, Large Language Modeling, Governmental Accounting, Unstructured Data, LLM Application, Financial Data, Generative AI, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, Financial Reporting, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Video Editing, Social Media Strategy, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Creation, Video Production, Marketing, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Database Design, Workflow Management, Project Management Software, Client Services, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Productivity Software, Project Management, Collaborative Software, Process Improvement and Optimization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Customer Relationship Management, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Data Management, Business Process Automation, Automation, Analytics, Predictive Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, No-Code Development, AI Enablement, Business Process Automation, Business Process, Data Management, Risk Mitigation, Return On Investment, Process Design, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Software, Business Transformation, Automation, Project Implementation, Performance Measurement, Data Cleansing, Project Management, Business Metrics, Data Storytelling, Dashboard
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Sales Management, Sales, Customer Analysis, Governance, Sales Strategy, General Sales Practices, Talent Management, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Sales Operations, Target Market, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Sales Training, Oral Expression, Market Share, Sales Process, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Planning, Graphic Design, Design, Graphical Tools, Design Software, Collaboration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Operations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Product Knowledge, Data Visualization Software, Revenue Management, Cross Selling, Product Promotion, Pandas (Python Package), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Service Management, Digital Transformation, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Management, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Management Training And Development, Enterprise Application Management, Organizational Strategy, Professional Networking, Value Propositions, Business Operations, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, People Analytics, Rehabilitation, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Real Time Data, Health Technology, Competitive Analysis, Process Optimization, Coaching, Organizational Strategy, Technology Solutions, Goal Setting, Virtual Reality, Talent Recruitment, Data Collection, Physical Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks