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.

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Brainstorming, Strategic Thinking, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Data Visualization, Growth Mindedness, A/B Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Development, Aesthetics, Design, Culture, Art History, Creative Thinking, Design Thinking, Creative Design, Cultural Diversity, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Consumer Behaviour, Case Studies, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Strategies, Process Improvement and Optimization, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Competitive Analysis, Keyword Research, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Content Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Market Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Machine Learning Methods, Data Mining, Generative AI, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Manipulation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Sales, Consultative Selling, B2B Sales, Selling Techniques, Stakeholder Engagement, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Process, Stakeholder Management, Sales Training, Specialized Sales, Sales, Sales Strategy, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Email Automation, Order Management, Data Validation, User Interface (UI) Design, Search Engine Optimization, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, User Interface (UI), React.js, Payment Processing, E-Commerce, PostgreSQL, Dashboard, Database Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Product Improvement, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Database Design, Workflow Management, Project Management Software, Client Services, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Productivity Software, Project Management, Collaborative Software, Process Improvement and Optimization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Business Planning, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Brand Management, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Self Service Technologies, Customer Service, Customer Support, Customer Communications Management, Personalized Service, Customer Engagement, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Customer experience improvement, Customer and Client Support, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Insights, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Relationship Management, Automation, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, A/B Testing, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategies, Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Customer Engagement, Driving engagement, Target Audience, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Marketing Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Marketing Materials, Brand Awareness, Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Branding, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Analytics, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Governance, Data Migration, Business Process Automation, Content Management, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Trend Analysis, Document Management, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, System Configuration, Compliance Management, Technology Roadmaps, DevOps, Microsoft Copilot, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months