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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Vendor Management, Business Priorities, Cyber Security Assessment, Enterprise Security, Security Management, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Technical Consulting, Business Risk Management, Business Communication, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Risk Management, Business Metrics, Team Leadership, Compliance Auditing, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Matlab, Linear Algebra, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Validation, Business Logic, Programming Principles, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Application Lifecycle Management, Endpoint Security, iOS Development, Cloud Deployment, Network Administration, Security Controls, Safety and Security, Mobile Development Tools, Computer Security, Supervision, General Networking, Test Planning, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Product Promotion, Social Media Management, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Social Media, Promotional Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Product Knowledge, Marketing, Merchandise Displays, Business Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Newsletters, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Target Audience
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Graphic Design, Storytelling, Instagram, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Presentations, Data Visualization, Document Management, Business Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Scope Management, Project Management, Change Management, Risk Analysis, Project Performance, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Visualization, Statistical Software, Dimensionality Reduction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months