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: AI powered creativity, Visual Storytelling, Intellectual Property, Ideation, Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Adobe Firefly, Target Audience, Creative Thinking, Branding, Creativity, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Design, Adobe Photoshop, Business Strategy, Adobe Illustrator, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, IntelliJ IDEA, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, Software Installation, Devops Tools, Software Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse (Software), File Management, Linux, Open Source Technology, Release Management, Command-Line Interface, Authentications
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Microsoft Power Platform, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Accounting Records, Month End Closing, Microsoft Excel, Automation, Microsoft 365
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, Design Thinking, User Research, AI powered creativity, Design Research, Generative AI, Competitive Analysis, User Experience Design, Journey Mapping, AI literacy, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Collection, Data Synthesis, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Java, Java Programming, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI API, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Memory Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Procurement, Cost Management, Return On Investment, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Project Performance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Estimation, Microsoft 365, Excel Formulas, Project Finance, Feasibility Studies, Investment Management, Variance Analysis, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vendor Management, Hospitality Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Performance Measurement, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Performance Metric, Business Process, Business Process Management, Business Communication, Process Optimization, Creative Problem-Solving, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Communication, Strategic Thinking, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Notre Dame
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Cleansing, Power BI, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Maintenance, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Sales Process, Marketing, Brand Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Sales, Marketing Effectiveness, Value Propositions, Data-Driven Marketing, Sales Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Branding, General Sales Practices, Digital Marketing Tools, Brand Strategy, Business Metrics, Brand Awareness, Promotional Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cost Control, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Operating Cost, Cost Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Computing, Budget Management, Cost Reduction, Expense Management, System Monitoring, Capacity Management, Virtual Machines, Query Languages, Resource Utilization, Performance Tuning, Financial Management, Resource Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Campaign Planning, Paid media, Digital Analysis, Presentations, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Content Development and Management, Social Media Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, LinkedIn, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, E-Commerce, Business Analysis, Market Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months