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.

Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Web Analytics, Campaign Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Workforce Development, Production Process, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Automation, Social Sciences, Organizational Structure, Socioeconomics, Organizational Change, Social Studies, Trend Analysis, Technology Strategies, World History, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Storytelling, Analysis, Demography, Economics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising, Global Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Sales, General Sales Practices, Selling Techniques, Persuasive Communication, Oral Expression, Sales Process, Overcoming Objections, Trustworthiness, Closing (Sales), Professionalism, Non-Verbal Communication, Customer Relationship Building, Personal Development, Adaptability, Communication, Professional Development, Growth Mindedness, Personal Attributes, Rapport Building, Active Listening
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, System Configuration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Google Cloud Platform, Business Strategy, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Organizational Skills, User Accounts, Telecommuting, Teamwork, Graphic Design, Productivity, Content Marketing, Business Communication, Marketing Communications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Environmental Regulations, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Financial Regulation, Public Policies, Health And Safety Standards, Bidding, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Banking, Procurement, Innovation, Cost Benefit Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Supply Chain, Financial Systems, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, FinTech, Financial Services, Market Analysis, Supplier Relationship Management, Banking, Stakeholder Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Email Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Social Media, Customer Insights, Professional Networking, Professional Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Search Engine Optimization, E-Commerce, Order Management, Product Improvement, Real Time Data, User Feedback, Payment Processing and Collection, Promotional Strategies
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), User Story, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Collaborative Software, Issue Tracking, GitHub, User Accounts
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks