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.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Strategic Leadership, Product Roadmaps, Business Strategy, Innovation, Brainstorming, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Employee Retention, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Non-Profit Accounting, Financial Reporting, Expense Management, Compliance Reporting, Standard Accounting Practices, Management Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising, Online Advertising, Paid media, Budget Management, Customer Engagement
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Content, Digital Advertising, Videography
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Search Engine Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Measurement, Content Strategy, Performance Improvement, Driving engagement, Trend Analysis, Customer Insights
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Responsible AI, No-Code Development, LLM Application, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Business Metrics, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Return On Investment, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Performance Measurement, Large Language Modeling, Product Improvement, Cross Platform Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Sales Strategy, Digital Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Branding, Performance Measurement, A/B Testing, Community Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Planning, Financial Statements, Business Acumen, Working Capital
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Development and Management, Brand Marketing, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Influencing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Database Application, Web Applications, Scrum (Software Development)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Teamwork, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication, Relationship Building, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Internal Communications, Business Communication, Productivity Software, Communication, Calendar Management, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months