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, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Cost Management, Project Schedules, Estimation, Quality Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Budget Management, Project Management, Scheduling, Timelines, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation, Dependency Analysis, Resource Management, Matrix Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Prompt Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon CloudWatch, Generative AI, Identity and Access Management, AWS CloudFormation, Generative Model Architectures, Amazon DynamoDB, Software Development Life Cycle, Large Language Modeling, Amazon Web Services, Professional Networking, Extract, Transform, Load, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Management, Problem Solving, Teamwork
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Power BI, Data Analysis, Timelines, Data Management, Data Entry, Data Presentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Responsible AI, Accruals, Cash Flows, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Accounting, Data Literacy, Business Analysis, Data Presentation, Big Data, Analytics, Asset Management, Intellectual Property, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Building, People Development, Project Management, Management Training And Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Performance, Initiative and Leadership, Performance Reporting, Leadership, Management Reporting, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Stakeholder Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas, Productivity Software, Excel Macros, Sales Presentation, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Writing, Data Import/Export, Computer Literacy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Organizational Change, Revenue Recognition, Agile Project Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Project Planning, Organizational Strategy, Accruals, Business Ethics, Change Management, Sprint Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Cash Flows, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Management, Financial Accounting, Project Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Software Development, Data Storage, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Engineering, Docker (Software), Public Cloud, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Standards, DevOps
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Branding, Brand Management, Resource Allocation, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Predictive Analytics, Brand Strategy, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour, Return On Investment, Statistical Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Development and Management, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Writing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Channel, B2B Sales, Auditing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Advertising, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Return On Investment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, New Business Development, Adaptability, Lean Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks