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 Virginia
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Innovation, Product Improvement, Customer Insights, Design and Product, Product Roadmaps, Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Engagement, Agile Methodology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Business Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Operations Management, Operational Analysis, Process Management, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Growth Strategies, Technology Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Relations, Employee Performance Management, Performance Metric, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Training and Development, Compensation Strategy, Business Metrics, Employee Retention, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Recruitment, Business Analysis, Employee Engagement, Mental Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Network Model
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Quantitative Research, Business Mathematics, Business Economics, Business Writing, Financial Analysis, Learning Strategies, Personal Development, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Responsible AI, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, LinkedIn, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Performance marketing, Paid media, Lead Generation, Billing, Bidding, Advertising, Event Marketing, Driving engagement, Account Management, Target Audience, Budgeting, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Software, Workflow Management, Predictive Modeling, Business Process, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Continuous Monitoring, SAS (Software), Text Mining, R Programming, Scheduling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Systems Integration, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Integration, Contract Management, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Web Services, Business Reporting, Data Ethics, Integration Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design Patterns, Security Controls, Customer Data Management, Analytics, Data Security
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, IBM Cognos Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Looker (Software), Scatter Plots, Tree Maps, Pivot Tables And Charts, Histogram, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Analytical Skills, Big Data, Asset Management, Business Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Feasibility Studies, Business Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Intellectual Property, Data Quality, Information Management, Network Model, Data Strategy, Data Literacy, Digital Assets
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Budget Management, Operating Budget, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Data, Microsoft Office
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours