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: Agentic systems, Responsible AI, Compliance Management, Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Case Studies, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Management, Accountability, Regulatory Requirements
Intermediate · 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

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Security Management, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Services, Risk Management, Service Level Agreement, Governance, Vendor Management, Business Requirements, Employee Training
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Goldman Sachs
Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Finance, Financial Analysis, Fundraising, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Financial Forecasting, Stakeholder Communications, Financial Planning, Loans, Mergers & Acquisitions
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Anthropic Claude, Process Mapping, Data Ethics, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, ChatGPT, Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Copilot, Business Analytics, Presentations, Prompt Engineering, Data Analysis, Change Management, Quality Assurance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Copywriting, Target Audience, Persona Development, Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Customer Analysis, Target Market, Promotional Strategies, Customer Insights, Online Advertising, Advertising, Marketing Materials, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Performance marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Budgets, Video Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Global Marketing, Corporate Sustainability, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Branding, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Brand Management, Decision Making, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Drive Engagement, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Storytelling, Content Strategy, Content Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Global Marketing, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Brand Awareness, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Color Theory, Style Guides, Generative AI, Creativity, ChatGPT, Aesthetics, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Leadership, Influencing, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Storytelling, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Communication, Communication, Empathy, Relationship Building
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Accounting Software, Data Validation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Expense Management, Accounting Records, Data Entry, Verification And Validation, Financial Reporting, Productivity Software, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks