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: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, SQL Server Reporting Services, Data Warehousing, Data Sharing, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Estimation, Capacity Planning, Project Estimation, Meeting Facilitation, User Story, Dependency Analysis, Goal Setting, Capacity Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Prioritization, Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Team Building, Risk Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Kaizen Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Waste Minimization, Customer experience improvement, Business Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Employee Engagement, Performance Measurement, Job Safety Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Scrum Alliance
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, User Story, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Artificial Intelligence, Product Roadmaps, AI Workflows, Product Requirements, Product Management, Product Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Generative AI, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Management, Advertising, Content Performance Analysis, Account Management, Customer Communications Management, Target Audience, Customer Engagement, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Stakeholder Management, Data Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Strategic Communication, Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Online Advertising, AI Enablement, Marketing Analytics, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Product Knowledge, Lead Generation, Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Email Marketing, WordPress, Target Audience
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, 3D Assets, Cooperation, Autodesk Maya, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Growth Strategies, Invoicing, Collaboration, 3D Modeling, Professional Development, Professionalism, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Rapport Building, Planning, Customer Acquisition Management, LinkedIn
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Registration, Professional Development, User Accounts, Detail Oriented, Organizational Skills, Computer Literacy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Lead Generation, B2B Sales, Sales Presentation, Closing (Sales), Negotiation, Inside Sales, Phone Sales, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Sales, Selling Techniques, Account Strategy, Sales Strategy, Outside Sales, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Strategies, Email Marketing, Rapport Building, Communication Strategies
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Investments, Tax Planning, Wealth Management, Income Tax, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Goal Setting, Equities, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks