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: Collaborative Software, Miro AI, User Experience, Project Design, Process Mapping, Customer experience improvement, Wireframing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Linux
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Consultative Selling, Retail Sales, Sales Presentation, Value Propositions, Customer experience strategy (CX), Cross Selling, Merchandising, Customer Insights, Product Demonstration, Customer Engagement, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Digital Marketing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Goal Setting, Predictive Modeling, Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Strategy, Action Oriented, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Newsletters, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Target Audience
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Storytelling, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Copywriting, Video Production, Photo Editing, Photography, Media Production, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Asset Management, Tax, Investment Management, Tax Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Marketing Budgets, Performance marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Paid media, Google Ads, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising, Driving engagement, Campaign Management, Web Analytics, Online Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Budget Management, Bidding, Marketing Analytics, Lead Generation, Facebook, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Microsoft Excel, Project Schedules, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Presentations, Data Sharing, Coordination
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Brand Awareness, Campaign Management, Lead Generation, Online Advertising, Advertising, Marketing, Target Audience, Drive Engagement
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Virtual Teams, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Professional Development, Empathy, Adaptability, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Asset Protection, Insurance, Digital Assets, Budgeting, Credit Risk, Finance, Mobile Banking, Investments, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Risk Management, Expense Management, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months