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.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Global Marketing, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Brand Awareness, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, SPSS, Predictive Analytics, Risk Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Microsoft Excel
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Business Process Automation, Application Development, Decision Making, Design Software, Application Deployment, React.js, Power Electronics, Systems Integration, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Payment Systems, FinTech, Digital Assets, Cryptography, Financial Systems, Transaction Processing, Financial Regulation, Security Awareness, Market Trend
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Business Logic, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Microsoft Power Platform
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Negotiation, Business Valuation, Investment Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Liquidation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Generative AI Agents, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Sales Process, Lead Generation, Sales, Sales Enablement, Real Time Data, AI Enablement, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Business Intelligence, Social Media, Brand Awareness, User Accounts, Account Management, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Risking, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Compliance Training, Accountability, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Application Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, File I/O, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Building Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Engineering, Architectural Design, Electrical Power, Materials science, Workforce Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Professional Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months