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.

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Risk Mitigation, Vulnerability Assessments, Management Reporting, Analysis, Technical Communication, Business Priorities, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Prioritization
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Agile Product Development, Scrum (Software Development), Lean Methodologies, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Stakeholder Engagement, Prioritization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer Insights, Brand Awareness, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Customer Data Management, Marketing Analytics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, TikTok, Driving engagement, Marketing Analytics, Content Strategy, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Brand Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Business Writing, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Photo Editing, Writing and Editing, Multimedia, Entrepreneurship, Productivity Software, Office Administration, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Loans, Higher Education, Student Services, Financial Policy, Education and Training, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Return On Investment, Economics, Advocacy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Financial Regulation, Financial Controls, Bank Regulations, Governance, Crisis Management, Risk Management Framework, Balance Sheet, Financial Market, Banking, Risk Management, Economics, World History
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Data Sharing, Virtual Environment, Public Speaking, Communication, Business Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Kaizen Methodology, Process Improvement, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Scaled Agile Framework, Process Mapping, Business Process, Agile Methodology, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Transformation, Business Process Modeling, Value Engineering, Agile Product Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Agile Project Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Google Cloud Platform, Responsible AI, Data Quality, Cloud API, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Business Intelligence, Model Deployment, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Operations, General Networking
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Benchmarking, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Investment Management, Equities, Financial Statements, Cash Flows
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months