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: Generative AI Agents, Customer Insights, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, ChatGPT, Customer experience strategy (CX), AI Enablement, Real Time Data, Persona Development, Design Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Analysis, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Video Production, Instagram, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Content Creation, Adobe Premiere, Motion Graphics, Adobe After Effects, Media Production, Cinematography, TikTok, Driving engagement, Writing, File Management, Timelines, Apple software proficiency, Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Text Mining, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Network Architecture, Data Science, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Spring Boot, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Spring Framework, JSON, Object-Relational Mapping, Business Logic, Integration Testing, Data Modeling, Server Side, Software Architecture, Data Persistence, Data Access
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Community Health, Performance Measurement, Health Care Administration, Talent Management, Employee Surveys, Capacity Planning, Interviewing Skills, Needs Assessment, Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Meeting Facilitation, Team Management, Stakeholder Communications, Quality Control, Project Planning, Sprint Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Agile Methodology, Process Improvement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Team Leadership, Team Building, Negotiation, Coaching, Trustworthiness, Performance Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Empathy, Active Listening, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Annual Reports, Regulatory Requirements, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Documents, Market Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Communication, Business Communication, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Virtual Teams, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Negotiation, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Root Cause Analysis, Waste Minimization, Pareto Chart, Standard Operating Procedure
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Data Sharing, Virtual Environment, Public Speaking, Communication, Business Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Recruitment, Negotiation, Interviewing Skills, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Networking, Employee Onboarding, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks