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: 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

Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Workplace inclusivity, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Recognizing Others, Drive Engagement, Virtual Teams, Collaboration, Event Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Partnership, Negotiation, Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Value Propositions, Fundraising, Entrepreneurship, Storytelling, Investments, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investment Management, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Finance, International Finance, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Business Management
Beginner · 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: Collaborative Software, Data Sharing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Persona (User Experience), Design Thinking, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Interviewing Skills, User Research, Persona Development, Product Development, Innovation, User Centered Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Competitive Analysis, Content Performance Analysis, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Scheduling, Social Media Marketing, Brand Strategy, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Store, Data Pipelines, Data Capture, Unstructured Data, Cloud API, Geographic Information Systems, Cloud Storage, Serverless Computing, Business Process
Beginner · 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: Blockchain, Game Design, Investments, Digital Assets, Test Automation, Investment Management, Unit Testing, Development Testing, Cryptography, Key Management, Program Development, Emerging Technologies, Return On Investment, General Finance, FinTech, Payment Systems, Software Development, Web Development Tools, Asset Management, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months