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.

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Creative Problem-Solving, Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Business Communication, Stakeholder Analysis, Team Leadership, Strategic Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Stakeholder Communications, Collaboration, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Simulations, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Program Development, Unit Testing, Test Case, Data Science, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Integration Testing, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation, Software Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Empathy, Composure, Communication Strategies, Communication, Self-Awareness, Advocacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Videography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Storyboarding, Video Production, Creativity, Storytelling, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Shared Media, Persuasive Communication, Integrated Marketing Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Earned Media, Owned Media, Paid media, Content Creation, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Business Logic, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Test Case, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Data Validation, Network Protocols, Authorization (Computing), Web Applications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Data Integrity, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Advertising, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Design Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Coaching, Sales Strategy, Sales Training, Sales Prospecting, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, B2B Sales, Upselling, Sales Presentations, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Pipelines, Negotiation, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Virtual Networking, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months