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: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Integration, Excel Formulas, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Management, Account Management, Business Planning, Customer Engagement, Target Audience
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Paid media, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Earned Media, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Analytics, Owned Media, Digital Advertising, Performance Measurement, Mobile Banking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Data Ethics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Cloud Applications, Collaborative Software, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Database Application, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cost Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Machine Learning, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture Transformation, Safety Culture, Leadership, Team Management, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Innovation, Employee Engagement, Adaptability, Communication, Employee Retention
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking, Mitigation, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Promotional Materials, Content Creation, Advertising, Marketing, Online Advertising
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Data Strategy, Governance, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Team Management, Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Business Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Communication, Rapport Building, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Overcoming Objections, Presentations, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Human Resources Management and Planning, AI Product Strategy, AI Personalization, LLM Application, AI Enablement, Employee Coaching, HR Tech, Coaching, Performance Metric, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, Constructive Feedback, Change Management, Capacity Management, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Data Entry, Payment Processing and Collection, Transaction Processing, SAP Applications, Accounting Systems, Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting Records, General Ledger, Enterprise Resource Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks