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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Canva (Software), Brand Management, Logo Design, Branding, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Style Guides, AI Personalization, Email Marketing, Data Presentation, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Marketing Effectiveness, Goal Setting, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Automation, Content Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Priorities, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Web Analytics, Content Strategy, Marketing, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, E-Commerce, Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Growth Strategies, Delegation Skills, Business Management, People Management, Subcontracting, Recruitment, Employee Training, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Blogs, Competitive Analysis, Quality Assessment, Relationship Building, Content Strategy, Content Creation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Drive Engagement, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media Management, Business Marketing, Content Creation, Target Audience
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Email Automation, AI Orchestration, Search Engine Optimization, Inside Sales, Web Analytics, Prompt Engineering, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Front-End Web Development, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Power BI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Intelligence, Data Ethics, Collaboration, Data Governance, Data Sharing, Performance Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Reporting, Business Analytics, Data Management, Data Security, Performance Management, Continuous Deployment, Cloud-Based Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Internet Of Things, Incident Response, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Human Factors (Security), Business Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Information Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Mobile Security, Business Ethics, Performance Measurement, Cyber Risk
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Statements, People Management, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Product Marketing, Financial Acumen, Marketing, Accrual Accounting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Case Studies, Market Share
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

HRCI
Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Onboarding, Negotiation, Employee Retention, Talent Sourcing, Talent Management, Human Resources, Interviewing Skills, Forecasting, Labor Law
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Problem Management, IT Service Management, Service Management, IT Management, Change Control, Information Technology Operations, Information Technology, Service Level, Operations Management, Technical Support and Services, Incident Management, Governance, Technical Management, Help Desk Support, Asset Management, Operations, Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months