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: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Business Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Quality, AI Enablement, No-Code Development, Big Data, Strategic Leadership, Advanced Analytics, Business Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Employee Engagement, Strategic Communication, Deep Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Content Marketing, Marketing Channel, Target Audience, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Business Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Market Research, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Brand Management, Research, User Research
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Marketing Channel, Customer Engagement, Media Strategy, Marketing, Advertising, User Feedback, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Consumer Behaviour, Communication, Mobile Banking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Process Mapping, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Quality (QA/QC), Waste Minimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis, Product Development, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Skills you'll gain: Insurance Sales, Productivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Communication, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Communications, Smart Goals, Prioritization, Communication Strategies, Selling Techniques, Relationship Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Active Listening, Sales, Rapport Building, Insurance, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, Cryptography, Algorithms, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Test Case, Jupyter, Physics, Simulations, System Implementation, Software Installation, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Business Requirements, Star Schema, Data Visualization Software, Snowflake Schema, Relational Databases, Data Integration, Database Design, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Sales Process, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Sales, Marketing Effectiveness, Value Propositions, Sales Strategy, Business Metrics, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Balance Sheet, Capital Markets, Fundraising, Equities, Underwriting, Financial Modeling, Securities (Finance), Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Forecasting, Go To Market Strategy, Financial Market, Corporate Finance, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Facebook, Sales Pipelines, Google Ads, Online Advertising, Instagram, Performance marketing, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Advertising Campaigns, E-Commerce, Advertising, Budget Management, Social Media Campaigns, Account Management, Apple iOS
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Financial Services, Compensation Management, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Insurance, Communication, Technical Communication, Administration, Program Evaluation, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months