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.

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Meeting Facilitation, Productivity Software, AI powered creativity, Taking Meeting Minutes, Organizational Skills, Brainstorming, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Technical Communication, Ideation, Prioritization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Microsoft Word, Editing, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Test Planning, Debugging, Browser Compatibility, Performance Testing, Security Testing, Software Testing, System Testing, Test Script Development, Behavior-Driven Development, API Testing, Code Coverage, Integration Testing, Development Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Continuous Delivery, Software Development Tools, Site Reliability Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Product Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Meeting Facilitation, Project Estimation, Team Management, Sprint Planning, Team Building, Collaborative Software, Team Leadership, Lean Methodologies, Case Studies, Leadership, Administration, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Cloud Standards, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Data Migration, Resource Allocation, Security Management, Cloud Platforms, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Business Correspondence, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Communications, Strategic Decision-Making, Report Writing, Discussion Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Relationship Building, Strategic Communication
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Data Integrity, Financial Reporting, Vocabulary, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Governance, FinTech, Organizational Structure, Strategic Leadership, Emerging Technologies, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Social Impact, Innovation, Cost Reduction, Intellectual Property
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Negotiation, Team Performance Management, Agile Product Development, Teamwork, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Personal Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Decision Making, Meeting Facilitation, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Adaptability, Change Management, Organizational Change, Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, People Development, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Employee Engagement, Open Mindset, Storytelling, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising Sales, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Lead Generation, Automation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Investment Banking, Investment Management, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Analysis, Banking Services, Risk Management, Finance, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Regulations, Financial Trading, Financial Services, Financial Sales, Return On Investment, Brokerage, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Financial Reporting, Financial Data, Business Reporting, Financial Statements, Business Intelligence, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours