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: Search Engine Optimization, Target Audience, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Auditing, Business Metrics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Overcoming Objections, Customer Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Stakeholder Management, Sales, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Influencing, Stakeholder Engagement, Sales Pipelines, Persuasive Communication, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Dashboard
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Logistic Regression, Unstructured Data, Model Evaluation, Dimensionality Reduction
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Journals, Data Sharing, Digital Design, Developing Training Materials, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Teaching
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Mining, Model Evaluation, Dimensionality Reduction, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Analysis, Big Data, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Case Studies, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Project Implementation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Data Integration, Digital Transformation, React.js, Frontend Performance, Business Process Automation, Web Development Tools, Automation, Process Optimization, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Transformation, Integration Testing, UI Components, Development Testing, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Market Intelligence, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Sales Support, Salesforce, Data Visualization, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Support, Dashboard, Customer Service, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Reporting, Sales Process, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Copywriting, Customer Insights, Keyword Research, Revenue Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Management Reporting, Data Management, Timelines, Project Schedules, Business Reporting, Work Breakdown Structure, Data Visualization, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Campaign Management, Personalized Service, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Branding
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Product Promotion, Social Media Management, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Social Media, Promotional Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Product Knowledge, Marketing, Merchandise Displays, Business Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours