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: Risk Management Framework, Compliance Auditing, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Marketing Budgets, Customer Acquisition Management, Competitive Analysis, Customer Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Marketing Channel, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement, Digital Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Business-To-Consumer, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Marketing Strategies
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, AI Product Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Product Strategy, User Story, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Management, Product Requirements, Functional Specification, Responsible AI, Innovation, Change Management, Market Research, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Governance, Corporate Finance, Lawsuits, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Corporate Strategy, Litigation and Civil Justice, Legal Strategy, Case Law, Storytelling, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Presentations, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Promotional Materials, Brand Awareness, Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Branding, User Accounts, Business Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Storytelling, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Analytics, Excel Formulas, Predictive Modeling, Anomaly Detection, Python Programming, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Western Australia
Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resource Strategy, Workplace inclusivity, Talent Sourcing, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Programs, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Organizational Leadership, Motivational Skills, Leadership, Positivity, Leadership Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Value Propositions, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Video Game Development, Customer Analysis, Agile Methodology, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Target Audience, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Productivity, Prioritization, Personal Care, Relationship Building, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Marketing Strategies, E-Commerce, B2B Sales, Business Relationship Management, Market Dynamics, Brand Management, Strategic Partnership, Customer experience strategy (CX), Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks