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: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Accountability, Goal Setting, Management Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, AI Enablement, Model Deployment, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Data Integration, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Business Transformation, Cloud Deployment, Initiative and Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Digital Transformation, Continuous Monitoring, Agentic systems, Compliance Management, Data Presentation, Stakeholder Communications, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Scope Management, Resource Management, Project Schedules, Cost Estimation, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Scoping, Quality Management, Agile Project Management, Scheduling, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Budget Management, Resource Allocation, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Resource Utilization
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Customer Engagement, Social Media Analytics, Drive Engagement, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing, Driving engagement, Professional Networking, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Transformation, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Community Development, Peer Review
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Media Relations, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Paid media, Advertising, Brand Management, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Communication, Video Production, Target Audience, Revenue Management, Negotiation, Target Market, Community Development, Crisis Management, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Balance Sheet, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Accounting, Business Risk Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), General Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Revenue Recognition, Analysis, Market Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Business Metrics, Fixed Asset, Return On Investment, Gross Profit, Trend Analysis, Cash Management, Cash Flows, Finance, Inventory Accounting, Operational Efficiency, Accounts Receivable, Asset Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Conflict Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Collaboration, Discussion Facilitation, Teamwork, Drive Engagement, Culture Transformation, Design Thinking, Continuous Improvement Process, Organizational Effectiveness, Stakeholder Analysis, Taking Meeting Minutes, Organizational Development, Stakeholder Management, Sales Presentation, Communication Planning, Leadership Development, Goal Setting, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Contract Review, Intellectual Property, Marketing, Web Presence, Brand Awareness, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Content, Branding, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Commercialization, Marketing Strategies, Legal Risk, Market Opportunities, Higher Education, Civil Law, Case Law
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, Application Design, Design, Web Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Information Architecture, Style Guides
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Microservices, Rust (Programming Language), Unit Testing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Test Case, Web Frameworks, Restful API, Algorithms
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Security Management, Risk Analysis, Security Strategy, Information Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Services, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Regulation, Business Continuity, Business Continuity Planning, Digital Assets
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks