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.
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Google Workspace, Setting Appointments, Event Management, Scheduling, Collaborative Software, Business Software, Business Solutions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Data-Driven Marketing, Meta Ads Manager, Paid media, Keyword Research, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Process Modeling, Digital Design, Design, Diagram Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, User Accounts, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Fine-tuning, Performance Measurement, Performance Improvement, Business Analysis, Application Deployment, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Data Literacy, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Accounting, Organizational Effectiveness, Analytical Skills, Organizational Structure, General Accounting, Organizational Strategy, Business Communication, Marketing, Financial Accounting, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Delegation Skills, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Supply Chain, Financial Statements, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain Planning, Financial Data, Process Mapping, System Implementation, Financial Acumen, Product Strategy, Plan Execution, Income Statement, Business Strategy, Product Planning, Management Information Systems, Organizational Change, Complex Problem Solving
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Regulatory Compliance, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Risking, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Fine-tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Leadership Studies, Executive Presence, Verbal Strategic Communication, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Analysis Tools, Business Planning, Communication Strategies, Patient Safety, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Telehealth, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards, Safety Assurance
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Western Australia
Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Sourcing, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Talent Acquisition, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Talent Pipelining, Professional Networking, Job Evaluation, Strategic Sourcing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Advertising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Performance Management, Workforce Development, Management Training And Development, Employee Training, Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Staff Management, Human Resources, Delegation Skills, People Development, Performance Review, Subcontracting, Talent Management, Employee Coaching, Culture Transformation, Business Management, Organizational Leadership, Recruitment, Organizational Structure
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Requirements Elicitation, Quality Assurance, Leadership and Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Risk Management, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Quality Control, Risk Analysis, Project Coordination, Quality Assessment, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months