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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Thinking, Creativity, Research and Design, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Surveys, Data Collection, Storytelling, Design Strategies, Collaboration, Innovation, User Research, Presentations, Communication, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Personalized Service, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Event Marketing, Customer Inquiries, Marketing, Communication Strategies, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Grant Applications, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Business Development, Finance, Loans, Fundraising, Financial Management, Stakeholder Communications, Financial Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Professional Networking, Business Relationship Management, Business Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Engineering Management, Competitive Analysis, Mentorship, Innovation, Value Propositions, Team Motivation, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Risk Management, AI Enablement, Marketing, Marketing Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Business Transformation, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Software As A Service, Capital Expenditure, Technology Strategies, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Security, Operating Expense, Computer Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement, Customer Insights, User Accounts, Marketing, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Research, Research Methodologies, Personal Development, Research Design, Research and Design, Curiosity, Science and Research, Problem Solving, Persistence, Persuasive Communication, Time Management, Student Engagement, Goal Setting, Journals, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Safety and Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Threat Management, Incident Management, Data Management, Auditing, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Metrics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Strategic Decision-Making, Productivity, Self-Motivation, Time Management, Stress Management, Self-Discipline, Creativity, Mental Concentration, Growth Mindedness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Prioritization, Personal Development, Ingenuity, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Business Leadership, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Personalized Service, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Psychology, ChatGPT, Business-To-Consumer, Customer Engagement, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Service, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Marketing, Responsible AI, Marketing Analytics, Algorithms, Content Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months