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: Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Agile Software Development, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud Development, Agile Project Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Scrum (Software Development), Restful API, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Applications, Continuous Integration, Cloud Infrastructure, Postman API Platform, Continuous Deployment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Financial Statements, Corporate Sustainability, Capital Expenditure, Stakeholder Management, Accounting, Cash Flows, Performance Measurement, Equities, Sustainable Business, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Corporate Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Architecture and Construction, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Building Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Innovation, Technology Strategies, Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, Business Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Computing Platforms, Digital Assets, Resource Utilization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Unstructured Data, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Image Analysis, Finance, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Text Mining, Machine Learning, Social Media Analytics, AI Integrations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Natural Language Processing, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

FAIR Institute
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Risk Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Priorities, Strategic Decision-Making, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Strategic Prioritization, Compliance Reporting, Management Reporting, Strategic Leadership, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard Creation, Excel Macros, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity, AI literacy, Productivity Software, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workflow Management, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Data Management, Generative AI, Data Management, Leadership Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Innovation, Strategic Marketing, Product Development, Marketing Planning, Product Improvement, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, Commercialization, Ideation, Technology Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Value Propositions, Forecasting, Emerging Technologies, Continuous Improvement Process
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Product Development, Product Strategy, Sustainable Business, Product Management, Marketing, Product Marketing, New Product Development, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercialization, Strategic Marketing, Sales Presentations, Marketing Strategies, Business Marketing, Presentations, Promotional Strategies, Sustainable Development, Oral Expression, Proposal Development, Corporate Sustainability
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Operational Analysis, Business Process Reengineering, Process Improvement, Operational Performance Management, Process Management, Business Systems, Strategic Planning, Business Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Program Evaluation, Performance Measurement, Business Process, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Corporate Strategy, Business Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Philanthropy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Strategic Sourcing, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Risk Management, Diversity and Inclusion
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Building, Process Development, Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Teamwork, Empathy, Team Management, Team Leadership, Product Planning, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Leadership, Business Priorities, Goal Setting, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months