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: Team Building, Workplace inclusivity, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Recognizing Others, Drive Engagement, Virtual Teams, Collaboration, Event Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Performance Analysis, Performance marketing, Bidding, Campaign Management, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics, Advertising, Performance Metric, Keyword Research, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Performance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, Target Audience
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Market Liquidity, FinTech, Financial Market, Cryptographic Protocols, Financial Systems, Governance, Financial Trading, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Network Protocols, Digital Assets, Derivatives, Computing Platforms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Go To Market Strategy, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Underwriting, Market Dynamics, Price Negotiation, Due Diligence, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Finance, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Integration Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, API Design, ASP.NET, Database Design, Enterprise Architecture, Docker (Software), Database Systems, Systems Integration, Data Validation, Business Logic, Development Environment
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Collaborative Software, Agile Project Management, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Project Management Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Agile Project Management, Leadership and Management, Agile Methodology, Decision Making, Meeting Facilitation, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Adaptability, Change Management, Organizational Change, Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Governance, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Internal Controls, Accountability, Auditing, Compensation Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Product Promotion, Inventory Management System, Social Media Management, User Accounts, Account Management, Social Media, Advertising, Marketing, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Customer Analysis, Analysis, Analytical Skills, Gross Profit, Productivity Software, Business Mathematics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Jupyter, Supervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Classification Algorithms, Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Computer Vision, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months