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.

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Forecasting, Case Studies, Business Analytics, Statistical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Facebook, Advocacy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Social Justice
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: vSphere DRS & HA, vSphere Networking and Storage, VMware ESX Servers, VMware vSAN, vCenter Server, Patch Management, Security Controls, iSCSI Configuration, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Kubernetes
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, User Accounts, Creative Design, Color Theory
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Business Reporting, Report Writing, Performance Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Database Development, Data Manipulation, Analytical Skills, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Transformation, Business Analysis, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Business Marketing, Social Media Management, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Business Planning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

FAIR Institute
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Legal Risk, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Safety Culture, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Reporting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Systems Engineering, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Business Leadership, Process Driven Development, Unified Modeling Language, Backlogs, Scalability, Engineering Management, Organizational Change, Waterfall Methodology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Cloud Management, Data Ethics, Microsoft Azure, Responsible AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, OpenAI, Business Process Automation, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Azure DevOps, AI Workflows, DevOps, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Anomaly Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Online Advertising, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Social Media
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Solution Design, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Meeting Facilitation, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks