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: Sustainable Design, Human Centered Design, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Design Thinking, Sustainable Business, Product Development, Product Design, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management, Regulatory Requirements, Design Strategies, Design Research
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Customer Analysis, Analysis, Analytical Skills, Gross Profit, Productivity Software, Business Mathematics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Quality Management, Quality Improvement, Kaizen Methodology, Quality Control, Brainstorming, Benchmarking, Process Improvement, Run Chart, Continuous Improvement Process, Pareto Chart, Root Cause Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Change Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Recruitment, Performance Improvement, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Talent Acquisition, Continuous Improvement Process, Benchmarking, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Configuration Management, API Gateway, JUnit, Java Programming, Java, Application Design, Unit Testing, Middleware, Service Oriented Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Authentications
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Equities, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Financial Modeling, International Finance
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Email Marketing, Generative AI Agents, Persona Development, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Marketing Automation, Content Creation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Power Apps Component Framework, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Platform As A Service (PaaS), No-Code Development, Enterprise Application Management, Application Development, Application Design, Microsoft Copilot, Data Management, Dashboard, Data Integration, Business Process Automation, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Lead Generation, Data Ethics, Google Gemini, Sales Process, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Sales Enablement, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Online Advertising, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Lead Generation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Management Training And Development, People Development, Generative AI Agents, Goal Setting, Performance Analysis, Employee Coaching, AI Personalization, HR Tech, Workforce Development, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Business Priorities, Driving engagement, Coaching, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks