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: ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Security Management, IT Management, Cryptography, Governance, Cyber Governance, Business Continuity, Incident Response, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Incident Management, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, Supplier Management, Supplier Risk Management, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, IT Service Management, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Sage Publications
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Claude Code, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Model Context Protocol, Presentations, Excel Formulas, Business Process Automation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Financial Data, Tool Calling, Productivity Software, Automation, Financial Modeling, Workflow Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Drive Engagement, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Empathy, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Inventory and Warehousing, Warehousing, Warehouse Management, Retail Store Operations, Warehouse Operations, Procurement, Reverse Logistics, Logistics Management, Strategic Sourcing, Inventory Control, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain Management, Order Fulfillment, Customer Service, Operations, Barcoding, Loyalty Programs, Relationship Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Financial Modeling, Loans, Financial Analysis, Lending and Underwriting, Finance, Retail Banking, Feasibility Studies, General Lending, Analysis, Investment Banking, Excel Formulas, Risk Modeling, Banking, Business Valuation, Equities, Microsoft Excel, Risk Analysis, Project Schedules
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Business Intelligence Software, Data Sharing, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Project Closure, Goal Setting, Work Breakdown Structure, Change Control, Project Planning, Smart Goals, Project Management, Project Implementation, Clinical Leadership, Program Evaluation, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Change Management, Risk Management, Operational Efficiency, Scheduling, Budgeting
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Strategy, Marketing and Public Relations, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Entrepreneurship, Content Creation, Video Production, Copywriting, Business Modeling, Public Relations, Presentations, Customer Engagement, Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Web Design and Development, Business Planning, Photography, Web Presence, Marketing Strategies, Content Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Court Systems, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Laws, Appeals, Public Policies, Case Law, Immigration Law, Labor Compliance, Organizational Structure, Commercial Laws, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Policy Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Code Review, Code Reusability, Application Lifecycle Management, CI/CD, Agentic systems, Software Technical Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Strategy, Compensation Management, People Management, Compensation Strategy, Benefits Administration, Succession Planning, Employee Performance Management, People Development, Staff Management, Talent Management, Human Resource Policies, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Employee Retention, Performance Management, Workforce Development, Resource Management, Talent Acquisition
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months