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: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Real Time Data, Dataflow, Business Intelligence, Data Access, Capacity Management, Data Management, Query Languages, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Digital Publishing, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Web Presence, Driving engagement, Scheduling, Drive Engagement, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Shared Media, Live Streaming, Cross-Channel Marketing, Android Studio
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Timelines, Project Performance, Project Portfolio Management, Resource Utilization, Risk Analysis, Goal Setting, Root Cause Analysis, Resource Planning, Resource Management, Team Performance Management, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Scheduling, Dashboard, Project Management Software, Capacity Planning, Portfolio Management, Power BI, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Strategic Decision-Making, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Executive Presence, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Influencing, Team Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Performance Management, Business Communication, Coaching, Active Listening, Empowerment, Strategic Communication, Culture Transformation
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Business Planning, Excel Formulas, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Revenue Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Financial Modeling, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Metric
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Market, Business Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Marketing Strategies, Web Presence, Content Creation, Earned Media, Drive Engagement, Business Planning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Empowerment, Open Mindset, Learning Theory, Dealing With Ambiguity, Business Transformation, Growth Mindedness, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness, Change Management, Behavior Management, Leadership and Management
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Model Training, Responsible AI, Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Health Equity, Medical Imaging, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Health Informatics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Market Research, Strategic Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Case Studies, Market Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Marketing, Market Opportunities, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Strategy, Analysis, Product Marketing, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Team Building, Scrum (Software Development), Team Oriented, Business Transformation, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Change Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Sprint Planning, Organizational Change, Backlogs, Plan Execution, Overcoming Objections, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Requirements Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Investment Management, Asset Management, Market Dynamics, Return On Investment, General Finance, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Financial Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cost Management, Billing, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Operating Cost, Cloud Management, Cost Control, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, User Accounts, Billing & Invoicing, Public Cloud, Spreadsheet Software, Resource Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Import/Export, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Query Languages, Microservices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks