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: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Transfer Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Image Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Forecasting, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Ethics, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Data, Make.com, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Miro AI, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, No-Code Development, Budgeting, Forecasting
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Administrative Support, Sales Process, Customer Service, AI Personalization, Sales Training, Sales, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Enablement, Account Management, Microsoft Copilot, File Management, Customer Relationship Management, Communication, Workflow Management, Scheduling
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Enterprise Architecture, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Unified Modeling Language, Microservices, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Docker (Software), Data Modeling, Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Architectural Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Design, Database Management, Data Governance, SQL
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Performance Management, Verification And Validation, Application Deployment, System Implementation, Network Infrastructure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Organizational Change, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Project Scoping, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Process Capability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Kanban Principles, Waste Minimization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Personal Development, Decision Making, Communication, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Planning, Canva (Software), Event Management, Digital Content, Event Marketing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Product Design, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Deep Learning, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Video Production, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Marketing, Storytelling, Multimedia, Branding, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer experience improvement, Product Assortment, Social Media, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Photo Editing, E-Commerce, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Customer Service, Marketing, Digital Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Goldman Sachs
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Business Leadership, Business Strategies, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Culture Transformation, Self-Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks