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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Estimation, Data Collection, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Return On Investment, Statistical Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Quantitative Research, R (Software), Data Analysis, Risk Management, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, R Programming, Project Estimation, Business Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Accountability Frameworks, Team Performance Management, Case Studies, Team Leadership, Team Management, People Management, Accountability, Leadership and Management, Virtual Teams, Team Building, Telecommuting, Collaboration, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Workforce Management, Team Collaboration, Productivity, Trustworthiness, Employee Engagement, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Security Management, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, OSI Models, Threat Management, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Writing and Editing, Editing, Responsible AI, Writing, Workplace inclusivity, Business Writing, Diversity and Inclusion, Analysis, Target Audience, Communication, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Banking Services, Bank Regulations, Payment Systems, Banking, Commercial Banking, Financial Systems, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Financial Policy, Payment Processing, Payment Processing and Collection, Financial Services, Economics, Loans, Economic Development, International Finance, Customer Relationship Building, Market Liquidity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Probability Distribution, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistical Inference, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Algorithms
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, LLM Application, OpenAI, Agentic Workflows, Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Decision Intelligence, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), Context Management, Large Language Modeling, Python Programming, Memory Management, Development Environment, Application Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Disaster Recovery, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Firewall, Network Security, Cloud Security, Amazon DynamoDB, Cloud Solutions, Scalability, Security Management, NoSQL, Cyber Security Policies, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Process Management, Leadership, Organizational Change, Drive Engagement, Leadership Development, Business Communication, Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Storytelling, Open Mindset, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Employee Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Recognizing Others, Communication Strategies, Communication, Professionalism, Research, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Productivity, Team Building, Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Leadership, Discussion Facilitation, Team Motivation, Organizational Skills, Conflict Management, Driving engagement, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Credit Risk, Risk Modeling, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Lending and Underwriting, Predictive Modeling, Business Metrics, Cash Flow Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Commercial Lending, Banking, Working Capital, Business, Quality Assessment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks