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: AI Enablement, Scalability, Strategic Sourcing, Business Transformation, Process Improvement, Organizational Change, Overcoming Objections, Workflow Management, Resource Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Market Opportunities, Customer Success Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, AI Product Strategy, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Customer Insights, Customer experience improvement, Analysis, Small Business Accounting, Social Media, Business, Marketing Communications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Brand Awareness, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Entrepreneurship, Visionary, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Mentorship, Business Strategy, Business Development, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Business Communication, Goal Setting, Communication, Emotional Intelligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Advertising Campaigns
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, People Analytics, Trend Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Analytical Skills, Probability & Statistics, Graphing, Climate Change Adaptation, Data Manipulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Plot (Graphics)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Business Valuation, Working Capital, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Equities, Financial Modeling, Financial Accounting, Performance Analysis, Benchmarking, Enterprise Modeling, Financial Data
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Financial Statements, Entrepreneurship, Business Acumen, Financial Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks