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: Marketing Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Sheets, Calendar Management, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Automation, Content Strategy, Brand Management, Project Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Google Analytics, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Content Creation, Metadata Management, Customer Insights, Market Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Family Law, Proactivity, Conflict Management, Planning, Relationship Building, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrum Alliance
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Culture Transformation, Discussion Facilitation, Organizational Change, Meeting Facilitation, Business Transformation, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Agile Product Development, Organizational Structure, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Mentorship, Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Strategic Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Copywriting, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Mobile Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business Communication, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Business Writing, Leadership, Business Analysis, Program Implementation, Business Strategy, Presentations, Financial Analysis, Project Planning
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Regression Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Return On Investment, A/B Testing, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Internal Communications, Organizational Skills, Communication, Consolidation, General Networking, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Enterprise Security, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Performance Management, Leadership, Goal Setting, Organizational Structure, Lifelong Learning, Innovation, Employee Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Governance, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Data Strategy, Process Mapping, Performance Improvement, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Agile Project Management, Business Intelligence, Data Infrastructure, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Business Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months