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 System
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Personal Development, Virtual Teams, Workplace inclusivity, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Dealing With Ambiguity, Relationship Building, Safety Culture, Curiosity, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, User Research, UI/UX Research, UI/UX Strategy, User Centered Design, Copywriting, Driving engagement, Content Creation, Web Content, Diversity and Inclusion, Storytelling, Writing, Design Thinking, Concision
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, ChatGPT, No-Code Development, Microsoft Teams, Performance Analysis, Business Process Automation, Customer Engagement, Digital Publishing, Natural Language Processing, User Feedback, Application Deployment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, User Story, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Sprint Planning, Conflict Management, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication, Value Engineering, Contract Management, Prioritization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, User Feedback, Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Registration, Dashboard, Email Automation, Collaborative Software, Digital Communications, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Control, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, R Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Brainstorming, User Accounts, Business Process Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Team Building
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Value Propositions, Strategic Marketing, Product Knowledge, Promotional Strategies, Market Share, Innovation, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Business Priorities, Resource Allocation, Change Management, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Professional Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Community Organizing, Leadership, Sustainable Systems, Leadership Development, Environmental Issue, Personal Development, Environment and Resource Management, Visionary, Innovation, Decision Making, Empowerment, Collaboration, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Content Performance Analysis, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Search Engine Optimization, Responsible AI, Performance Measurement, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Content Creation, AI Personalization, Lead Generation, Metadata Management, Content Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Reporting, Data Governance, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Security, Data Cleansing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks