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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Risk Management Framework, Verification And Validation, Project Management Life Cycle, Software Development Methodologies, AI Workflows, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Variance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Quality Management, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Budget Management, Project Scoping, Milestones (Project Management), Project Documentation, Project Risk Management, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Data Storytelling, OpenAI, Analytics, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Ethics, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Data Visualization Software, AI Workflows, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Forecasting, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Supplier Management, Operations Management, Purchasing, Production Process, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Logistics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Search Engine Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Search Engine Optimization, Branding, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Metrics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Customer Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Digital Advertising, Marketing, E-Commerce, Email Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Peer Review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Planning, Performance Measurement, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Customer Engagement, Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Project Schedules, Project Management, Information Technology, Risk Management, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Product Development, Market Research, Presentations, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, User Research, Competitive Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, Proofreading, Report Writing, English Language, Style Guides
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Open Mindset, Team Management, Organizational Strategy, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Automation, Budgeting, Customer Analysis, AI Enablement, Customer Insights, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Return On Investment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours