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: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Visual Storytelling, Animations, Graphical Tools, Content Creation, Facebook, Digital Design, Marketing, Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Generative AI Agents, Model Optimization, Model Training, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Model Deployment, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Transformation, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Code Reusability, Fine-tuning, System Design and Implementation, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Podcasting, Earned Media, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Brand Awareness, Web Presence, Product Promotion, Media Relations, Public Relations, Brand Management, Promotional Strategies, Lead Generation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Presentations, Storytelling, Trustworthiness, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Presence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Team Building, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Business Planning, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Innovation, Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Target Market, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Advertising, Social Media Content, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Videography, Web Presence
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Talent Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Management, Human Resources, Talent Sourcing, New Hire Orientations, Employee Engagement, Forecasting, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Internal Communications, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Team Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Bookkeeping, Accounting Records, Accounting, Depreciation, Accruals, General Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounting Systems, Standard Accounting Practices, Accrual Accounting, Business Reporting, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Property Accounting, Fixed Asset, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Photography, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Global Positioning Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Planning, Research, Critical Thinking, Data Mapping, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks