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, Enterprise Architecture, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Unified Modeling Language, Microservices, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Docker (Software), Data Modeling, Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Architectural Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Design, Database Management, Data Governance, SQL
★ 4.7 (14) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Security Management, Data Storage, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection
★ 4.6 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Workflow Management, AI Workflows, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Automation, Automation, Model Training, Process Design, Test Tools, Process Improvement, AI Integrations, Microsoft 365, Development Environment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Research, Surveys, Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Data Quality, Persona Development, Sample Size Determination, Data Governance, File Management, Sampling (Statistics), Market Research, Marketing Analytics, Return On Investment, Focus Group, Quantitative Research, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Research Design, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Game Theory, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Intelligence, Product Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Dynamics, New Product Development, Design and Product, Innovation, Coordination
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Forecasting, Data Visualization, Spatial Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Business Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Marketing Analytics, Data Modeling
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Software Development Methodologies, Project Estimation, Sprint Planning, Estimation, Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Workflow Management, Software Development, Continuous Improvement Process
★ 4.7 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Commercial Lending, Banking Services, Payment Systems, Banking, Operational Risk, Financial Statements, Credit Risk, Commercial Banking, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Systems, Risk Control, Compliance Management, Risk Management Framework, Lending and Underwriting, Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Portfolio Risk
★ 5 (53) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Complaint Resolution, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer experience improvement, Client Services, Customer Service, Customer Inquiries, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Service Improvement, Product Knowledge, Interpersonal Communications, Retail Store Operations, Verbal Strategic Communication, Communication
★ 4.7 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Data Management, Customer Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Salesforce, Marketing Automation, Customer Insights, Operational Analysis, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Process Automation, Spatial Data Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Auditing
★ 4.8 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Mitigation, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Auditing, Risk Management Framework, Governance
★ 4.1 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Product Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Value Propositions, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Psychology, Product Planning, Marketing Strategies, Product Knowledge, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Customer experience improvement, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Promotional Strategies
★ 4.6 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks