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.

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Game Theory, Economic Development, Market Dynamics, Socioeconomics, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand, Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Production Planning, Critical Thinking, Resource Allocation
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Persona Development, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Smart Goals, Content Development and Management, Social Media Content, Digital Content, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Channel, Customer Insights, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Customer Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, Workflow Management, Data Warehousing, Data Processing, Google Cloud Platform, PySpark, Data Integration, Data Lakes, Data Quality, Serverless Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Devops Tools, Collaborative Software, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Secure Coding
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, Google App Engine, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Migration, Multi-Cloud, Digital Transformation, Microservices, Virtual Machines, Leadership and Management, Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Innovation, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Manufacturing Operations, Workforce Management, Budget Management, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Change, Regulatory Requirements, Supply Chain Management, Change Management, Compliance Management, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Portfolio Management, Performance Analysis, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Financial Trading, Benchmarking, Derivatives, Equities, International Finance, Risk Management, Market Liquidity, Financial Regulation, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sales Territory Management, Corporate Sustainability, Solution Selling, Sales, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Process, Sales Prospecting, Market Opportunities, Information Technology, Technology Strategies, Business Acumen, Customer Relationship Management, AI Product Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Business Relationship Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Simulations, Discussion Facilitation, Digital pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Paid media, Campaign Management, Social Media, Performance marketing, Social Media Management, Bidding, A/B Testing, Lead Generation, Customer Engagement, Brand Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months