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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Mining, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Classification Algorithms, Big Data, Artificial Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Advanced Analytics, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apple software proficiency, Cloud Deployment, Supervision, Software Installation, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Keyword Research, Content Creation, Scheduling, Target Market, Driving engagement, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, User Accounts, Information Privacy, Safety and Security, Social Media, Single Sign-On (SSO), Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Network Routing, Wide Area Networks, Network Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Networking, Performance Tuning, General Networking, Network Engineering, Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Patch Management, Application Performance Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Application Programming Interface (API), Development Environment, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), Authentications, User Interface (UI) Design
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Contract Review, Intellectual Property, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Contract Negotiation, Social Media Content, Branding, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Legal Strategy, Business Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Assets, Market Opportunities, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Big Data, Generative AI, Customer Insights, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Sprint Planning, Team Leadership, Project Implementation, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Lead Generation, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Target Audience, Phone Sales, Customer Analysis, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Social Media Marketing, Communication Strategies, Personalized Service, Email Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Capital Expenditure, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Forecasting, Depreciation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Annual Reports, Sales, Working Capital, Microsoft Excel
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Governance, Google Cloud Platform, Compliance Auditing, Auditing, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months