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.

Digital Marketing Institute
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Customer Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Performance Measurement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, MarTech, Data Analysis, Pay Per Click Advertising, Data Management, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Automation, Cross-Channel Marketing, Growth Strategies, Smart Goals
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Version Control, Document Management, Content Management, User Accounts, Data Sharing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Blended Learning, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Digital Transformation, Curriculum Development, Teaching, digital literacy, Content Management Systems, Web Design and Development, Content Management, Live Streaming, Innovation, Planning, Research, Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Academic Advising, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Student Services, Planning, Research, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Management, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Sales, Sales Presentation, Selling Techniques, Sales Strategy, Meeting Facilitation, Sales Process, Overcoming Objections, Team Oriented, Storytelling, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, Design Software, Presentations, Advertising, Design, Graphic Design, Marketing, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Facebook, Calendar Management, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Scheduling, Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Personal Development, Decision Making, Communication, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Store, Data Pipelines, Data Capture, Unstructured Data, Cloud API, Geographic Information Systems, Cloud Storage, Serverless Computing, Business Process
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, AI Enablement, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Business Strategy, Data Ethics, Business Intelligence, Business Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Value Propositions, Analytics, Risk Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Resource Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Wholesaling, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Sales Management, Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Sales Strategy, New Business Development, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Operations Management, Business Modeling, Marketing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks