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: Virtual Teams, Meeting Facilitation, Team Motivation, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Telecommuting, Teamwork, Rapport Building, Team Performance Management, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Trustworthiness, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Professional Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Community Organizing, Leadership, Sustainable Systems, Leadership Development, Environmental Issue, Personal Development, Environment and Resource Management, Visionary, Innovation, Decision Making, Creative Problem-Solving, Empowerment, Collaboration, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Business Research, Data Collection, Market Research, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Request for Proposal, Procurement, Strategic Prioritization, Vendor Management, Supplier Management, Contract Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, E-Commerce, Social Media, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Product Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Investments, Tax Planning, Wealth Management, Income Tax, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Asset Management, Financial Services, Finance, Equities, Decision Making, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Persona Development, User Accounts, Target Audience, Graphic Design, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Market Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Organizational Skills, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, People Development, Leadership Development, Mentorship, Employee Coaching, Professional Development, Team Management, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Storytelling, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence, Cloud Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Integration, Data Security, Data Cleansing, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Return On Investment, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Construction Management, Capital Expenditure, Operating Cost, Income Statement, Cash Flow Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Cash Flows, Revenue Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Implementation, Earned Value Management, Project Management, Resource Management, Project Controls, Project Closure, Staff Management, Change Control, Change Requests, Workflow Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Performance Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months