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: Model Evaluation, Decision Tree Learning, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Java, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Software, Supervised Learning, Technical Communication, Feature Engineering, Tree Maps, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Algorithms
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Cybersecurity, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Change Management, Business Technologies, Information Technology, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Process Flow Diagrams, System Implementation, Governance, Project Management, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Import/Export, Business Reporting, Financial Data, Data Transformation, Accounting Records, Microsoft Excel, Performance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Data Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Analysis, Business Metrics, Data Analysis, Performance Metric, Customer Insights, Analysis, Performance Measurement, Trend Analysis, Benchmarking, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Pareto Chart, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience strategy (CX), Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Consumer Behaviour
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Market Dynamics, Forecasting, Market Data, Market Trend, Financial Data, Trend Analysis, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Technology Strategies, Payment Systems, Case Studies, Financial Services, Digital Transformation, International Finance, Banking Services, Mobile Banking, Banking, Innovation, Financial Regulations, Business Technologies, Business Transformation, Financial Market, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Financial Regulation, Business Strategy, Business Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Responsible AI, AWS SageMaker, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Amazon Web Services, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Model Deployment, Natural Language Processing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Unsupervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Enterprise Security, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, LLM Application, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Organizational Strategy, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Innovation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Automation, SAS (Software), Debugging, SQL, Stored Procedure, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Statistical Programming, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Process, Project Management, Project Planning, Customer experience improvement, Process Mapping, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Labor Relations, Interpersonal Communications, Discussion Facilitation, Organizational Development, Negotiation, Leadership, Business Ethics, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Active Listening, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Excel Macros, Microsoft Power Platform, Workflow Management, Microsoft Project, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Business Workflow Analysis, Microsoft Access, ChatGPT, Operational Excellence, Devops Tools, Project Accounting, Interactive Learning, Microsoft Windows, Software Development Tools, Test Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months