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.

Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps, Test Planning, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Test Case, Backlogs, Version Control, Microsoft Visual Studio, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Application Lifecycle Management, Release Management, Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Issue Tracking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Marketing Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, A/B Testing, Promotional Materials, Event Management, Logo Design, Email Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Branding, Drive Engagement, Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Google Cloud Platform, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Solutions, Analytics, Machine Learning, Big Data, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Business Intelligence, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Presentations, Empowerment, Professional Networking, Resilience, Mentorship, Self-Awareness, Branding, Professional Development, Assertiveness, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Social Media, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Wealth Management, Financial Trading, Investment Management, Asset Management, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Artificial Neural Networks, Portfolio Management, Machine Learning, Financial Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Performance Improvement, Statistical Process Controls, Operational Analysis, Process Improvement, Statistical Methods, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Operations Management, Probability & Statistics, Problem Solving
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Customer Analysis, Cloud Management, Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Cloud Applications, LLM Application, Text Mining, Machine Learning, Business Reporting, SQL
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Infographics, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Presentations, Statistical Visualization, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Health Informatics, Color Theory, Stakeholder Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Financial Data, Accounting and Finance Software, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Management, Generative AI, Automation, Financial Forecasting, Financial Regulation, Finance, Financial Reporting, Data Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Securities (Finance)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dubai College of Tourism
Skills you'll gain: Operational Efficiency, Strategic Decision-Making, Revenue Management, Operations, Billing & Invoicing, Return On Investment, Record Keeping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Technical Communication, AI Enablement, Model Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Data Integration, AI Orchestration, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Deep Learning, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months