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: Instagram, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Financial Services, Commercial Banking, Financial Systems, Financial Trading, Banking, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Digital Assets, Innovation, Cryptography, Transaction Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Image Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Computer Vision
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Contract Review, Intellectual Property, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Contract Negotiation, Social Media Content, Branding, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Business Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Assets, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Case Studies, Legal Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Integration, Data Mining, Data Processing, SQL, Dataflow, Workflow Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Performance Improvement, Business Transformation, Data Integrity, Organizational Change, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Business Technologies, Technology Strategies, Business Process Improvement, Case Studies, Emerging Technologies, Market Trend
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Strategic Leadership, Oral Comprehension, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Responsible AI, Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Remote Access Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Capital Markets, Financial Market, Investments, Derivatives, Equities, Financial Trading, Financial Regulation, Securities Trading, Market Dynamics, Portfolio Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Business Transformation, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Capital Expenditure, Technology Strategies, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Multi-Cloud, Operating Expense, Cloud Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Business Intelligence, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Account Management, AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, Customer Communications Management, Generative AI, Customer Insights, Prompt Engineering, Communication, Predictive Analytics, Scalability, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Email Automation, Responsible AI, Business Process Automation, Analytics, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Live Streaming, Driving engagement, Customer Engagement, Content Performance Analysis, Content Development and Management, Content Strategy, Community Development, Technical Support
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks