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 San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Java, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Case, Digital pedagogy, Debugging, Algorithms, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Mentorship, Communication Strategies, Tactfulness, Compassion, Performance Review, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Cognitive flexibility
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Analysis, Social Media, Cloud Applications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Training Records Management, Machine Learning Methods, Data Collection, AI Enablement, Business Process, Business Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Brand Loyalty, Customer Data Management, Customer Analysis, Customer Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Analysis, Auditing, Market Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Conflict Management, Strategic Leadership, Communication, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, People Management, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Business Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Social Media, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management, Business Communication, Customer Communications Management, Drive Engagement, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Culture Transformation, Organizational Change, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Thought Leadership, Overcoming Obstacles, Organizational Leadership, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Eclipse (Software), Test Tools, File Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Test Automation, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Web Scraping, Data Validation, Test Case, Web Development Tools, Data Structures
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Responsible AI, No-Code Development, LLM Application, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Business Metrics, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Return On Investment, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Performance Measurement, Large Language Modeling, Product Improvement, Cross Platform Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Scalability, Software Architecture, CI/CD, API Gateway, Systems Architecture, Containerization, Software Design, Serverless Computing, Application Design, Solution Architecture, Docker (Software), Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, Kubernetes, Service Oriented Architecture, Event-Driven Programming, Transaction Processing, Cloud Deployment, Data Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Collateral, Content Creation, Marketing, Business Communication, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours