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: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Product Management, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Forecasting, A/B Testing, Business Analytics, Analytics, Prioritization, Statistical Analysis, Business Metrics, User Research, Customer Retention, Machine Learning Methods, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Methods, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Disciplinary Procedures, Behavioral Management, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management, People Management, Overcoming Objections, Composure, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Performance Management, Accountability, Employee Engagement, Human Resource Strategy, Self-Awareness, Employee Retention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Excel, AI Workflows, Microsoft PowerPoint, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, Excel Formulas, Data Architecture, Excel Macros, Generative AI, Microsoft Windows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Market Intelligence, Market Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Forecasting, Model Optimization, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

UiPath
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Context Engineering, Business Process Automation, Robotic Process Automation, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Underwriting, Lending and Underwriting, Regulatory Compliance, Mortgage Loans, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Regulation, Compliance Management, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Case Studies, Risk Analysis, Quality Control, AI Integrations, AI Enablement, Analysis, Predictive Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Investments, Market Trend, Shared Media, Risk Analysis, Due Diligence, Financial Market, Security Awareness, Market Dynamics, Governance, Investment Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Presentations, Animations, Social Media Content, LinkedIn, Marketing Design, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Typography, Content Creation, Design, Graphic Design, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Digital Transformation, Computing Platforms, Product Management, Middleware, System Implementation, Systems Integration, Business Transformation, Technology Solutions, Cost Management, Business Process, Project Management, Team Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Analysis, Process Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Business Process, Business Requirements, Timelines, Simulation and Simulation Software, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Management, Customer Relationship Management, Risk Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Salesforce, Systems Integration, Data Integration, Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Enterprise Architecture, Restful API, Complex Problem Solving, Business Solutions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks