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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Query Languages, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Project Performance, Project Coordination, Project Management, Microsoft 365, Timelines, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Documentation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Banking, Investment Banking, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Market, Corporate Finance, Target Market
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Advocacy, Community Development, Empowerment, Action Oriented, Persistence, Self-Awareness, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Angular, TypeScript, Web Components, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Routing Protocols, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Service Oriented Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Visualization, Corporate Communications, Data Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Marketing Communications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Team Management, Recognizing Others, Peer Review, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Professional Development, Coaching, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Generative AI, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Training Programs, Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Open Source Technology, Benchmarking, Artificial Neural Networks
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Safety Training, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Injury Prevention, Lifting Ability, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, Personal protective equipment, Productivity, Compliance Management, Quality Assessment, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Developing Training Materials, Sales Presentation, Data Visualization, Technical Communication, Productivity Software, Project Documentation, Graphic Design, Business Communication, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Productivity Software, Cloud Computing, Google Workspace, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Desktop Support, Cloud Applications, Business Technologies, Technical Support and Services, Microsoft 365, Technical Support, End User Training and Support, Servers, Help Desk Support, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Teams, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Customer Inquiries
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), SQL, Python Programming, Customer Relationship Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks