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.
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Scalability, Large Language Modeling, Governmental Accounting, Unstructured Data, LLM Application, Financial Data, Generative AI, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, Financial Reporting, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Advertising, Intellectual Property, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Typography, Creative Design, Creativity, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Jupyter, Supervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Classification Algorithms, Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Computer Vision, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Software, Marketing Analytics, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Strategic Marketing, Market Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Predictive Modeling, Logistic Regression, Customer Insights, Target Market, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, A/B Testing, Variance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Project Risk Management, Innovation, Risk Management, Project Management, Project Design, Project Management Life Cycle, Cost Management, Creativity, Planning, Organizational Structure, Project Planning, Creative Thinking, Budgeting, Work Breakdown Structure, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Agile Methodology, Resource Allocation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Facebook, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Logo Design, Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Brand Awareness, Social Media Content, Media Production, Storytelling, Marketing Communications, Business Communication, Digital Design, Creative Thinking, Influencing, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Creative Problem-Solving, Customer Engagement, Business Transformation, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Case Studies, Data Modeling, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Engineering Software, Software Design, Program Development, Systems Design, Business Modeling, System Design and Implementation, Complex Problem Solving
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Market Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Advanced Analytics, Spatial Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Forecasting
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks