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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Administrative Support, Sales Process, Customer Service, AI Personalization, Sales Management, Sales, Verbal Communication Skills, Process Mapping, Account Management, Microsoft Copilot, File Management, Customer Relationship Management, Communication, Brainstorming, Scheduling
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Prompt Engineering, Copywriting, Generative AI, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Blogs, Marketing Psychology, Collaborative Software, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Online Advertising, MarTech, Graphic Design, Brand Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Search Engine Optimization, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography, Visual Design, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design, Layout Design, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Content Creation, AI Personalization, Branding, Creativity, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Looker (Software), Real Time Data, Analytics, Google Ads, Data Analysis, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Performance Analysis, Customer Retention, E-Commerce
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Marketing Channel, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Direct Marketing, Booking (Sales), E-Commerce, Online Advertising, Web Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Web Design and Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Mindfulness, Resilience, Prioritization, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Project Management Life Cycle, Sprint Planning, Project Management, User Story, Project Documentation, Scope Management, Change Control, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Prioritization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, User Story, Project Estimation, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Forecasting, Jira (Software), Project Management Software, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Team Oriented, Teamwork, Project Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Workflow Management, Team Management, Communication Strategies, Communication Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Agile Project Management, Product Roadmaps, Project Management, Agile Software Development, Backlogs, Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Project Estimation, Project Implementation, Waterfall Methodology, Project Performance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Employee Training, Workplace inclusivity, Management Training And Development, Talent Recruitment, Training and Development, Diversity Awareness, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Talent Sourcing, Active Listening, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Arbitration, Mediation, Business Ethics, Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Contract Management, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resources, Product Development, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months