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: Process Mapping, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Oriented, Statistical Process Controls, Analytics, Pareto Chart, Statistical Analysis, Root Cause Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Product Development, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Product Management, Product Roadmaps, User Story, Portfolio Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Interviewing Skills, Stakeholder Engagement, Prioritization, Goal Setting
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Risk Management, Property and Real Estate, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Return On Investment, Economics, Construction Accounting, Market Dynamics, Investment Management, Market Data, Mortgage Loans, Investments, Market Trend, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Capital, Labor Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Management, Employee Engagement, Negotiation, Talent Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, User Accounts, Social Media, User Feedback, Data Sharing, Presentations, Data Analysis Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Process Improvement, DevOps, Technology Roadmaps, User Story, Scalability, Innovation, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Product Lifecycle Management, Capacity Planning, Organizational Change, Timelines, Product Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Meeting Facilitation, Prioritization, Scope Management, Dependency Analysis, Goal Setting
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, Performance Tuning, Database Management, SQL, Database Design, Microsoft Copilot, System Monitoring, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, z/OS, Information Technology Architecture, Mainframe Computing, IT Infrastructure, Mainframe Technologies, System Monitoring, Data Loss Prevention, Systems Administration, Operating Systems, Middleware
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Advocacy, Social Impact, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Development, Empowerment, Action Oriented, Cultural Diversity, Persistence, Self-Awareness, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Database Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Diagram Design, Dependency Analysis, Conceptual Design, Requirements Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EDHEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Asset Management, Legal Strategy, Portfolio Management, Case Studies, Asset Protection, Brand Management, Entrepreneurship, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Analysis, Case Studies, Business Analysis, Business, Business Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Marketing, Business Strategies, Business Operations, Business Strategy, Proposal Writing, Performance Review
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months