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: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Power BI, Strategic Decision-Making, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, User Feedback, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Presentations, Constructive Feedback, Technical Communication, Analytics, Leadership, Customer Insights, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Management Information Systems, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Performance Measurement, Revenue Management, Business Priorities, Competitive Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Team Motivation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Security Requirements Analysis, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, DevSecOps, Cyber Security Strategy, Penetration Testing, Business Risk Management, Compliance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Organizational Change, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Project Scoping, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Process Capability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Kanban Principles, Waste Minimization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Accounting, Tax Management, Consolidation, Equities, Income Tax, Income Statement, Accounting, Financial Statements
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Professional Networking, Customer Relationship Building, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Market Dynamics, Integrated Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Peer Review
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, User Story, Project Management, Project Coordination, Agile Methodology, Work Breakdown Structure, Issue Tracking, Organizational Skills, Workflow Management, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Copywriting, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Mobile Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Partnership, Negotiation, Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Value Propositions, Fundraising, Entrepreneurship, Storytelling, Investments, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investment Management, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Finance, International Finance, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Business Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Operations, Sustainability Standards, Business Transformation, Corporate Sustainability, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, Technology Solutions, Operational Efficiency, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Machine Learning Methods, Marketing Automation, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Big Data, Customer Insights, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Predictive Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks