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: Facebook, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Community Health, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Interviewing Skills, Real Estate, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Productivity Software, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement, AI Enablement, Business Process Improvement, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Instagram, Graphic Design, Social Media Campaigns, Product Promotion, Social Media Content, Social Media, Design, Content Creation, Facebook, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Enterprise Resource Planning, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Workflow Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Import/Export, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Data Security, Scripting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scheduling, Social Media Management, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Social Media, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Grant Applications, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Fundraising, Business Strategy, Financial Planning, Loans, Mergers & Acquisitions, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Teamwork, LinkedIn, Intellectual Property, Collaboration, Professional Development, Communication, Productivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Data Management, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Customer Engagement, Professional Networking, User Accounts, Branding, Marketing, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Marketing Automation, User Experience, Content Management, UI Components, Authentications, Cloud Development, Customer Service, Customer Communications Management, Cloud Management, Process Mapping, Cloud Services, Encryption, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, SQL, Data Storage Technologies, IT Automation, Cloud Infrastructure, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months