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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Product Management, Commercialization, Technical Product Management, Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Product Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Product Design, Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Team Performance Management, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Deep Learning, User Feedback
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Facebook, Advocacy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Social Justice
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Shared Media, Graphic Design, User Accounts, Multimedia, Business Communication, Marketing Communications, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, A/B Testing, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Decision Making, Health Informatics, Statistical Programming, Markov Model
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Training Programs, Communication Strategies, Interactive Learning, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Advertising
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Operational Analysis, Risk Management, Accounting, Compensation Management, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Finance, Performance Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Business Planning, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Brand Management, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Sales Management, Customer Analysis, Sales Strategy, Marketing, Target Market, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Training, Sales Process, Sales, Business Transformation, Smart Goals, Return On Investment, Customer experience strategy (CX), Leadership, Organizational Structure
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Team Building, Leadership, Adaptability, Strategic Leadership, Resilience, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Productivity, Decision Making, Personal Development, Business, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Social Media Content, Analysis, Social Media, Drive Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks