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: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, A/B Testing, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Channel, Marketing Budgets, Customer Insights, Sales Process, Regression Analysis, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Return On Investment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Project Risk Management, Performance Reporting, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Management Software, Project Performance, Project Portfolio Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Taking Meeting Minutes, Meeting Facilitation, Project Documentation, Productivity Software, Document Management, Team Oriented, Delegation Skills, Workflow Management, Accountability, Team Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Design, Canva (Software), Layout Design, Digital Design, Information Architecture, Browser Compatibility, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Design Strategies, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Quality Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Trustworthiness, Organizational Development, Safety Culture, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Research, Competitive Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Content, Web Analytics, AI Enablement, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Content Management, Analytics
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Arbitration, Mediation, Business Ethics, Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Contract Management, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resources, Product Development, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Accountability, Conflict Management, Goal Setting, Team Building, Expectation Management, Team Management, Communication, Follow Through, Productivity, Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Leadership Studies, Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Case Studies, Performance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, People Development, Performance Review, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Communication, Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Employee Onboarding, Performance Reporting, Active Listening, Motivational Interviewing, Job Analysis, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Job Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Account Strategy, Productivity Software, Financial Management, Financial Data, Administrative Support, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Service, Account Management, Microsoft Copilot, Budgeting, Client Services, Content Management, AI Personalization, Microsoft 365, Relationship Building, Customer Insights, Generative AI
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, User Story, Project Estimation, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Forecasting, Jira (Software), Project Management Software, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Web Content, Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Public Relations, ChatGPT
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months