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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Business Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Data Security, Microsoft Teams, Data Analysis Software, No-Code Development, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Strategies, Web Content, Social Media Content, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Content, Content Creation, Target Audience, Marketing Analytics, Lead Generation, Newsletters, Digital Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, UI/UX Strategy, Marketing Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Slack (Software), Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Virtual Teams, Meeting Facilitation, Communication, Scheduling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Customer Insights, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, AI Personalization, Pay Per Click Advertising, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Consumer Behaviour, Persona Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Knowledge Transfer, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, Product Design, Statistical Methods, Design and Product, Probability & Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Sustainable Development, Game Theory, Business, Market Analysis, Production Process, Strategic Decision-Making
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Legal Technology, Critical Thinking, Responsible AI, Time Management, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Experimentation, Advocacy, Legal Strategy, AI Workflows, Email Automation, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Creativity, Presentations, Generative AI, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Product Knowledge, Selling Techniques, Target Audience, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Prospecting, Verbal Communication Skills, Closing (Sales), Business-To-Consumer, Sales, Communication, Customer Analysis, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Product Demonstration, Consumer Behaviour
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Public Cloud, Network Security, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, Data Centers, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Social Media Content, Organizational Skills, Social Media, Content Creation, Advertising, Branding, Social Media Marketing, Photo Editing, Dashboard, Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Advertising
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Visionary, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Relationship Building
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investments, Investment Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Capital Markets, Equities, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Market Dynamics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks