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: Feasibility Studies, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Business Acumen, Business Analysis, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Product Lifecycle Management, International Finance, Risk Analysis, Global Marketing, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Technology Roadmaps, Organizational Change, AI Product Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Opportunities, Change Management, Google Gemini, Business Strategy, Generative AI, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Security, Prompt Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Lead Generation, Email Marketing, Driving engagement, Digital Advertising, Marketing Automation, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Drive Engagement, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Content Marketing, Customer Communications Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Information Management, Generative AI, Productivity Software, Microsoft Word, Document Management, Editing, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Google Ads, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Google Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Design and Development, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Campaign Management, Search Engine Marketing
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Programs, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Human Resource Policies, Innovation, Social Studies, Psychology, Organizational Change, Leadership Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Ideation, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Resourcefulness, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Planning, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Governance, Business Priorities, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Investment Management, Decision Making, Public Policies
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Accounting, Business Acumen, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Analysis, Empowerment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks