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: Enterprise Resource Planning, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Microsoft 365, Docker (Software), Cloud Development, Virtual Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software As A Service, Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Serverless Computing, Scalability, Cloud Solutions, Git (Version Control System), Business Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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: Facebook, Meta Ads Manager, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Online Advertising, Social Media Management, Social Media, Campaign Management, Resource Allocation, Social Media Marketing, Resource Management, User Provisioning, Digital Marketing Tools, User Accounts, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching, Social Determinants Of Health, Medical History Documentation, Medical Privacy, Workplace inclusivity, Health Equity, Legal Risk, Diversity and Inclusion, Record Keeping, Health Information Management, Crisis Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Insurance, Emergency Response, Professionalism, Client Services, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Practice Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hootsuite, Dashboard, Systems Integration, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, User Accounts, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Model Evaluation, Business Analytics, Analytics, Dashboard Creation, Data Ethics, Performance Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Auditing, Performance Improvement, Business Communication, Regional Sales, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Reporting, Technical Communication, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Storytelling, No-Code Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Microarchitecture, Semiconductors, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Process Flow Diagrams, Computer Architecture, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Simulation and Simulation Software, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Electronic Components, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum computing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Planning, Campaign Planning, Performance Measurement, Customer Retention, Integrated Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Performance Analysis, Analysis, Customer Insights, Brand Management, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Audit Working Papers, Accounts Payable, Auditing, Accounting Systems, Audit Planning, Financial Auditing, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting Records, Auditors Report, Document Management, Transaction Processing, Verification And Validation, SAP Applications, Authorization (Computing), Asset Protection, Financial Controls, Invoicing, Internal Controls, Fraud detection, Payment Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Budgets, Advertising Campaigns, Online Advertising, Social Media Management, Campaign Planning, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Marketing, Customer Engagement
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Team Motivation, Team Building, Rapport Building, Time Management, Relationship Building, Strategic Leadership, Relationship Management, Team Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, People Management, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Leadership Development, Matrix Management, Communication, Prioritization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Marketing Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Marketing Materials, Brand Awareness, Marketing, Campaign Planning, Marketing Collateral, Branding, Content Optimization, Search Engine Optimization, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks