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: Responsible AI, AI literacy, AI Security, Generative AI, Regulatory Requirements, Data Ethics, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Analysis, Case Studies, Data Governance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Mitigation
★ 4.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Case, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Debugging, Algorithms, Data Structures
★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Talent Management, Drive Engagement, Team Building, Team Management, People Development, Employee Engagement, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Recognizing Others, Collaboration, Workforce Development, Workplace inclusivity, Trustworthiness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Collaborative Software, Drive Engagement, Productivity, Productivity Software, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Teamwork, Meeting Facilitation, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Driving engagement, Leadership Development, Business Correspondence, People Management, Communication, Business Writing, Communication Strategies
★ 4.7 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Data, Spreadsheet Software, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Gross Profit, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Cash Flows, Annual Reports, Benchmarking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Change Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Performance Measurement, Automation, Predictive Modeling, AI Enablement, Strategic Communication, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Analytics, Cloud-Based Integration, Generative AI, Systems Integration, Machine Learning
★ 4 (7) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Risk Mitigation, Project Implementation, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Risk Analysis, Goal Setting, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Bayesian Statistics, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing
★ 4.8 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Vendor Management, Business Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Program Implementation
★ 5 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Google Gemini, Content Creation, Media Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), ChatGPT, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Responsible AI, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Digital Media Strategy, AI Workflows, Machine Learning Algorithms, Digital Transformation, Algorithms, Business Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Agentic systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Target Audience, Content Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Web Content, Social Media Marketing
★ 4.3 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours