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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Containerization, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Jenkins, Application Deployment, DevOps, LLM Application, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Test Case, Restful API, Serverless Computing, Generative AI, Amazon Web Services, Command-Line Interface, Natural Language Processing, Computer Programming, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Engineering Software, Diagram Design, C# (Programming Language), Version Control, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Software Engineering, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Cash Flows, Financial Acumen, Business Valuation, Business Acumen, Cost Control, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Business Metrics, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Expectation Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Growth Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Global Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Cultural Diversity, Brand Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Marketing Strategies, Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Google Sheets, Market Data, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Distributed Computing, Business Logic, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, PySpark, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Site Reliability Engineering, Docker (Software), Databricks, Containerization, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Plotly, Data Pipelines, Matplotlib, Kubernetes, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Science, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Storytelling, Content Creation, Multimedia, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Photo Editing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Case Studies, Economic Development, Land Management, Growth Strategies, Community Development, Geographic Information Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Goldman Sachs
Skills you'll gain: Market Research, New Product Development, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Product Design, Innovation, Focus Group, Market Analysis, Ideation, Business Development, Product Testing, Logistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, New Business Development, Video Production, Media Production, Business Planning, Target Audience, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks