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: Campaign Management, Target Market, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Market Research, Customer Analysis, Marketing Communications, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Analytics, Communication Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Notre Dame
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Working Capital, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, z/OS, Information Technology Architecture, Mainframe Computing, IT Infrastructure, Mainframe Technologies, System Monitoring, Data Loss Prevention, Systems Administration, Operating Systems, Middleware
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Document Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Productivity Software, AI Product Strategy, Amazon Web Services
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

Dubai College of Tourism
Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Revenue Management, Restaurant Management, Sales Strategy, Hospitality, Food and Beverage, Cost Accounting, Layout Design, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Materials, Graphic and Visual Design, Performance Analysis, Copywriting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Data Analysis Software, Text Mining
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Peer Review, FinTech, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Financial Regulations, New Product Development, Regulatory Requirements, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Presentations, Sales Presentation, Marketing Design, Target Market, Marketing Collateral, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Digital Transformation, Public Cloud, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Software As A Service, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Cloud Security, Multi-Cloud, Private Cloud, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months