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: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Instagram, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Organizational Skills, Facebook, Video Production
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI Agents, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Agentic systems, Data Access, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Enterprise Security, Cloud Storage, Data Integration, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Application Deployment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Drive Engagement, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Workflow Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Strategies, Trend Analysis, Brand Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Campaign Management, Social Media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Partnership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Bidding, Advertising Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Online Advertising, Keyword Research, Performance marketing, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Campaign Management, Web Analytics, Target Audience, Merchant Services
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Empowerment, Instructional Strategies, Writing, Mentorship, Case Studies, Literacy, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Coaching, Exercise Science, Health Assessment, Creative Problem-Solving, Nutrition and Diet, Cognitive flexibility, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Financial Statements, Revenue Forecasting, Budget Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Business Intelligence, Power BI, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Cost Management, Spreadsheet Software, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Capital Budgeting
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scheduling, Labor Relations, Team Performance Management, Linear Algebra, Data Management, Administration, Contract Management, Team Management, Data Analysis Software, R (Software), Contract Negotiation, Operations Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Active Listening, Customer experience improvement, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Retention, Customer Service, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Assertiveness, Empathy, Conflict Management, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks