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.

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

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, SQL, Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, R (Software), Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Excel Macros, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Software Installation, Data Cleansing, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Cloud Applications, Microsoft Windows, Cloud Storage, Software Installation, Web Applications, AI Enablement, Operating Systems, User Interface (UI), File Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Stakeholder Engagement, Influencing, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Conflict Management, Active Listening, Collaboration, Communication, Simulation and Simulation Software, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Web Applications, Debugging, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Development, Javascript, Frontend Performance, Browser Compatibility
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, .NET Framework, Data Validation, Business Logic, Database Design, C# (Programming Language), Relational Databases, Databases, Billing Systems, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Application, Application Development, Registration, Usability, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Application Design, Invoicing, SQL, Web Design and Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medical Records, Billing, System Monitoring, Site Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Root Cause Analysis, Business Continuity Planning, Vulnerability Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Sustainable Development, Business Leadership, Case Studies, Business Strategies, Business Metrics, Business Ethics, Investments, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Requirements Management, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Change Control, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning, Information Technology, Project Management, Business Planning, Stakeholder Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Online Advertising, Instagram, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Scalability, Revenue Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Brand Marketing, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Lead Generation, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales, Sales Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Inside Sales, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Email Automation, Workflow Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, HubSpot CRM, Predictive Modeling, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks