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: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Vendor Management, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Software, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management, Payroll Processing, Accounting Records, Financial Reporting, Payroll Administration, Business Reporting, Customer Data Management, Management Reporting, Payroll Systems, Financial Analysis, Billing & Invoicing, Accounting and Finance Software, Business Software, Business, Business Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Risk Management Framework, Incident Response, Human Factors (Security)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Service Design, Customer experience improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Financial Services, Service Improvement, Service Management, Journey Mapping, Innovation, Experience Design, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Business Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Portfolio Management, Advanced Analytics, Financial Data, Investments, Financial Forecasting, Financial Trading, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Analytics, Portfolio Risk, Predictive Analytics, Capital Markets, Performance Measurement, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Market Trend
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Computer Interaction, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Analysis, Content Development and Management, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Content, Social Media Analytics, Growth Strategies, Social Media, Pay Per Click Advertising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles, Cooperation, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Timelines, Needs Assessment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Trustworthiness, Decision Making, Team Collaboration, Goal Setting, Leadership, Performance Management, Lifelong Learning, Knowledge Transfer, Willingness To Learn, Organizational Structure, Innovation, Coordination, Diversity and Inclusion
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Copywriting, Marketing Collateral, Generative AI, Content Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Responsible AI, Digital Marketing Tools, ChatGPT
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, SAS (Software), Correlation Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Programming, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Inference, Data Wrangling, Graphical Tools, Predictive Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Predictive Analytics, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills, Personal Attributes, Writing, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Professional Development, Business Writing, Job Analysis, Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategies, Financial Management, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Brand Strategy, Global Marketing, Governance, Organizational Structure, Fundraising
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months