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.

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Forecasting, Equities, Derivatives
Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Improvement, IT Service Management, Technical Management, Practice Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Management, Technical Services, Business Management, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Value Propositions, Digital Transformation
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Management, Customer Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Data Mining, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Trend Analysis, Research, Peer Review
Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Consulting, Amazon S3, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Technical Support, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Scenario Testing, System Support, Virtual Networking, Customer Support, Cloud Storage, Cloud-Based Integration, Security Controls, Database Management
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Decision Support Systems, Business Metrics, Test Data, Performance Metric, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, A/B Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Product Assortment
Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office
Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Human Resource Strategy, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Strategy
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Risk, Compliance Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change, Customer experience improvement, Internal Communications, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Communications, Communication
Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Survey Creation, Health Policy, Sampling (Statistics), Health Systems, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Nutritional Assessment, Maternal Health, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Research Design, Data Analysis
Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Analytical Skills, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Analysis Tools, Project Documentation, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Improvement, Customer Insights, Quality Assessment, Customer experience improvement, Customer Analysis, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Management, Project Management, Business Process, Project Scoping, Project Planning
Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Software Design Patterns, Memory Management
Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Plan Execution, Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership Studies, Business Ethics, Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Communication Planning
Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks