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.

Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Data Validation, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Statistical Visualization, Histogram, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis Software, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Campaigns, Communication Strategies, Keyword Research, Social Media, Social Media Content, Web Design and Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Workflow Management, E-Commerce, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Branding, Brand Strategy, Invoicing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Construction Inspection, Building Codes, Construction Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Stormwater Management, General Construction and Construction Labor, Structural Engineering, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Grading (Landscape), Public Works, Design Specifications, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Engineering Practices, Drafting and Engineering Design
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, User Accounts, Product Assortment, Account Management, E-Commerce, Social Media Management, Social Media, Merchandising, Payment Processing, Digital Publishing, Payment Systems
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Security, Generative AI, LLM Application, Policy Development, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Human Resource Policies, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Relations, Automation, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Workforce Management, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Workforce Development, Decision Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Product Development, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Ideation, Customer Insights, User Research, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance, User Feedback, New Product Development, Business Planning, Interviewing Skills, Product Management, Team Building, Growth Strategies, Needs Assessment, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Model Training, Data Collection, AI Workflows, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Statistical Analysis, Model Deployment, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Descriptive Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Process Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Content Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Development and Management, Writing and Editing, Maintainability, Information Architecture, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Frontend Performance, Digital Marketing Tools, Analysis, Prioritization, Performance Metric
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Team Management, Team Motivation, People Management, Performance Measurement, People Development, Performance Analysis, Leadership and Management, Staff Management, Performance Improvement, Motivational Skills, Accountability Frameworks, Behavior Management, Leadership Development, Meeting Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Disciplinary Procedures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Financial Services, Financial Regulations, Sustainable Development, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Regulation, Governance, Social Impact, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management, Innovation, Economic Development, Environmental Issue, Digital Transformation, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Metrics, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Software, Model Evaluation, Data Quality, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Performance Tuning, Dataflow
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months