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: Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Business Continuity, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Business Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Persona Development, Value Propositions, Strategic Partnership, New Business Development, Product Management, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Requirements
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Customer Analysis, Product Management, Product Strategy, Customer Insights, New Product Development, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Leadership
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Video Production, Instagram, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Content Creation, Adobe Premiere, Motion Graphics, Adobe After Effects, Media Production, Cinematography, TikTok, Driving engagement, Writing, File Management, Timelines, Apple software proficiency, Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Financial Forecasting, Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Customer Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Revenue Recognition, Financial Statement Analysis, Non-Profit Accounting, Technical Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Expense Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Inventory Accounting, Tax Management, Compliance Reporting, Consolidation, Financial Data, Accounting
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Digital Marketing, UI/UX Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Video Production, Business Strategy, Brand Awareness, Web Analytics and SEO, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Quality Management, Process Analysis, Quality Improvement, Process Capability, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Flow Diagrams, Pareto Chart, Run Chart, Statistical Process Controls, Process Improvement, Statistical Analysis, Quality Control, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Histogram, Scatter Plots
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Business Analysis, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Strategic Thinking, Business Leadership, Project Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Collaborative Software, User Accounts, Telecommuting, Verbal Communication Skills, Virtual Environment, Communication, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours