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: Collaborative Software, Workflow Management, Team Performance Management, Project Management Software, Organizational Skills, Calendar Management, Performance Improvement, Delegation Skills, Performance Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Sustainable Development, Business Development, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Change, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Development and Management, Facebook, Content Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Branding
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Success Management, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Analysis, Customer Data Management, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Automation, Value Propositions, Portfolio Management, Performance Measurement, Automation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Enthusiasm, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Business Communication, Empathy, Communication, Concision, Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Contextual Advertising, Big Data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Data Management, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Consumer Behaviour, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Employee Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Performance Management, AI Personalization, People Development, Human Resource Strategy, HR Tech, Human Resources, People Analytics, Workforce Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Analytics, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Product Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Investment Banking, Ideation, Stakeholder Management, Customer Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Brainstorming, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Knowledge Transfer, Collaboration, Technology Strategies, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Engineering Management, Technical Management, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, Employee Performance Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Organizational Skills, Graphic Design, Driving engagement, Project Design, Facebook, Marketing, Fundraising
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours