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: Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Creation, Photo Editing, Graphics Software, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, Testability, Maintainability, Unit Testing, Test Case, Integration Testing, Test Tools, Software Testing, Microsoft Visual Studio
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Computer Architecture, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Electronic Components, Micrometer, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Database Development, Database Management, Object-Relational Mapping, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Database Design, Application Frameworks, Authorization (Computing), Model View Controller, Authentications, Data Modeling, Data Migration, Data Mapping, Business Logic, Software Design Patterns, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dubai College of Tourism
Skills you'll gain: Operational Efficiency, Strategic Decision-Making, Revenue Management, Return On Investment, Record Keeping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Application Development, User Experience, User Interface (UI), Data Modeling, Application Design, Cloud-Based Integration, Application Deployment, Automation, Cloud Applications, Salesforce, ServiceNow
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Account Management, Social Media, Resource Allocation, User Accounts, Social Media Marketing, Asset Management, Business Management, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Social Work
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Software Development Tools, Prompt Engineering, Code Review, Application Development, Automation, Software Documentation, Responsible AI, Test Case, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, E-Commerce, Social Media, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Product Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Business Ethics, Engineering Management, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, IT Management, Leadership
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Shared Media, Graphic Design, User Accounts, Multimedia, Business Communication, Marketing Communications, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Systems Engineering, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Business Leadership, Process Driven Development, Unified Modeling Language, Backlogs, Scalability, Engineering Management, Organizational Change, Waterfall Methodology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks