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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Model Evaluation, Data Management, Business Analytics, Storytelling, Data Literacy, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Cleansing, SQL
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, AI literacy, Deep Learning, Stakeholder Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Business Solutions, Statistical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Excel Formulas, Analysis, Statistical Methods, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Operations Research, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Decision Tree Learning, Python Programming, Logistic Regression, Model Optimization, Predictive Analytics, Classification Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Browser Compatibility, User Centered Design, GitHub, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Responsive Web Design, Cloud Development, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), Webpack, HTML and CSS, Application Development, MongoDB, Agile Methodology, Front-End Web Development, Software Development
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Business Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Leadership, Automation, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition, Procurement, Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Platform, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Microsoft 365, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Dashboard, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, No-Code Development, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Data Visualization, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Data Integration, Presentations, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Incident Response, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Security Controls, System Configuration, Generative AI, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Google Gemini, AI literacy, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Engineering, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Coaching, Team Management, Organizational Change, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Analytics, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Digital Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Process, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics, Performance Metric, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Digital Transformation, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Intuit
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Bookkeeping, Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Fixed Asset, Inventory Control, Depreciation, Payroll, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Payroll Administration, Inventory Accounting, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months