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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Customer Insights, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, ChatGPT, Customer experience strategy (CX), Real Time Data, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Analysis, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Diagram Design, Data Visualization, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Business Analytics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Media Relations, Strategic Partnership, Brand Management, Paid media, Advertising, Revenue Management, Strategic Communication, Video Production, Community Development, Target Audience, Target Market, Negotiation, Crisis Management, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Disaster Recovery, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Firewall, Network Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Solutions, Scalability, Security Controls, Network Troubleshooting, Amazon CloudWatch, Network Administration, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Legal Technology, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, AI Workflows, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Compliance Management, Automation, Legal Strategy, AI Enablement, Electronic Discovery, Productivity Software, Regulatory Requirements, Governance, Research, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Target Audience, Facebook, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Customer Insights, Social Media, Social Media Management, Advertising, Marketing, Content Marketing, Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Performance Metric
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Layout Design, Image Quality
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Community Health, Performance Measurement, Health Care Administration, Talent Management, Employee Surveys, Capacity Planning, Interviewing Skills, Needs Assessment, Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Campaigns, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Product Promotion, Advertising, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Marketing Communications, Sales Development, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Intercompany Accounting, Technical Accounting, Risk Analysis, Revenue Recognition, Corporate Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Consolidation, Financial Reporting, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Market Research, Branding, Target Audience, Social Media, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Professional Networking, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Performing Arts, Content Strategy, Marketing Channel, Entrepreneurship
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Meeting Facilitation, Team Management, Stakeholder Communications, Quality Control, Project Planning, Sprint Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Agile Methodology, Process Improvement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks