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.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, Branding, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Global Marketing, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Facebook, Product Promotion, Inventory Management System, Social Media Management, User Accounts, Account Management, Social Media, Online Advertising, Promotional Strategies, User Provisioning, Advertising, Marketing, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Data Collection, Market Research, Marketing, Surveys, Customer Insights, Marketing Psychology, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Marketing, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Target Market, Survey Creation, Branding, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Effectiveness, Research Design, MarTech, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Target Audience, Email Marketing, Communication Strategies, Marketing Communications, Marketing Materials, Campaign Management, Advertising Mail, Testability, Digital Marketing, User Accounts, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Collaborative Software, Microsoft 365, Document Management, Collaboration, Productivity Software, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Document Control, Productivity, Diagram Design, Technical Documentation, Web Content, Writing, Report Writing, Writing and Editing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Editing, Business Writing, Business Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Peer Review, Writing, Constructive Feedback, AI literacy, Concision, Personal Attributes, Intercultural Competence, Editing, Proofreading, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Honesty
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Contract Review, Intellectual Property, Marketing, Web Presence, Brand Awareness, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Content, Branding, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Commercialization, Marketing Strategies, Legal Risk, Market Opportunities, Higher Education, Civil Law, Case Law
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cash Management, Business Modeling, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Finance, Governance, Investment Management, Organizational Structure, Business Strategies, Return On Investment, Capital Markets, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Hedge Accounting, Risk Modeling, Accrual Accounting, Risk Analysis, Accounting, Accruals, Risk Management, Investment Management, Investments, General Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Standard Accounting Practices, Risk Management Framework, Equities, Performance Stress Testing, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Fund Accounting, Derivatives
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Balance Sheet, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Accounting, Business Risk Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), General Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Revenue Recognition, Analysis, Market Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Marketing Effectiveness, Campaign Planning, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Operations, Cross-Channel Marketing, Performance Metric, Market Research, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Scheduling, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Brand Awareness, Social Media Campaigns, Photography, Advertising
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours