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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Public Affairs, Performance Reporting, Report Writing, Strategic Communication, Business Reporting, Marketing Effectiveness, Promotions and Campaigns, Community Outreach, Performance Metric, Data Storytelling, Relationship Building, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Model Training, Supervised Learning, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, AI Workflows, Decision Tree Learning, Natural Language Processing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Science, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance Management, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Employee Training, Change Management, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Accruals, Revenue Recognition, Equities
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Contingency Planning, Risk Control, Risk Appetite, Risk Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Business Risk Management, Performance Analysis, Agile Product Development, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Training, Talent Management, Organizational Strategy, Employee Engagement, Human Resources Management and Planning, People Management, Compensation and Benefits, Staff Management, Compensation Strategy, Workforce Management, Compensation Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Teamwork, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Target Audience, Oral Expression, Strategic Communication, Team Collaboration, Strategic Thinking
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Logo Design, Typography, Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Adobe Illustrator, Design Reviews, Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Layout Design, Usability, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience, Graphic Design, AI powered creativity, Peer Review, Adobe Photoshop
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Economics, Market Trend, Business Economics, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Operating Cost, Demand Planning, Business Strategy, Revenue Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Cost Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, IT Management, Business Relationship Management, Hospitality Services, Practice Management, Organizational Structure, Strategic Partnership, Information Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Process Management, Process Optimization, People Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Resource Allocation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Operational Analysis, Transportation Operations, Analytics, Risk Modeling, Business Operations, Risk Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Process Optimization, Statistical Methods, Business Modeling, Decision Making, Model Optimization, Logistics, Production Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Stormwater Management, Public Works, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Health Equity, Land Development, Water Resources, Sustainable Design, Community Development, Community Health, Environment, Public Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks