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: Barcoding, Presentations, No-Code Development, Cloud Applications, Social Media, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Product Development, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, New Product Development, Data Analysis, Debugging, Model Based Systems Engineering, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Failure Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Animations, Editing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Training and Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Delegation Skills, Team Leadership, Team Management, Change Management, Team Performance Management, Professional Networking, Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Leadership, Matrix Management, People Management, Team Building, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Time Management, Executive Presence, Organizational Effectiveness, Virtual Teams, Influencing
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Channel, Business Ethics, Market Research, Value Propositions, Consumer Behaviour, Corporate Sustainability, Innovation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Diversity Awareness, Leadership, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Change, Communication, Telecommuting, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Google Sheets, Data Import/Export, Equities, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Market
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Community Outreach, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Research and Design, Business Modeling, Communication, Advocacy, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Development, Business Strategy, Business Reporting, Corporate Communications, Annual Reports, Customer Relationship Building, Environment and Resource Management, Accountability, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Azure Active Directory, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Personal Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Ideation, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness, Curiosity, Case Studies, Resilience, Cultural Responsiveness, Persistence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Data Storage, Data Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Data Analysis, Cloud Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Management, Data Preprocessing, Automation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months