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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, AI Enablement, Infrastructure Architecture, Business Workflow Analysis, AI Workflows, Performance Tuning, Interoperability, Operational Efficiency, Performance Improvement, Systems Architecture, Product Demonstration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Online Advertising, Media and Communications, Design, Visual Design, Media Strategy, Electronic Media, Marketing Communications, Content Creation, Video Production, Digital Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Strategic Communication, Design and Product, Design Elements And Principles, Social Media, Design Thinking, Business Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Visionary, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Communication, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Business Leadership, People Development, Trustworthiness, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Coaching, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Power BI, Dashboard, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality, R Programming, Budgeting, Data Import/Export, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Pandas (Python Package), Financial Modeling, Pivot Tables And Charts, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Performance Analysis, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Record Keeping, Fraud detection, Compliance Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Training, Regulatory Requirements, Bank Regulations, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Financial Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Regulations, Compliance Auditing, Financial Auditing, Transaction Processing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Banking Services, Banking, Cash Management, Finance, Business
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Vibe coding, Email Automation, Brand Strategy, Branding, Generative AI Agents, Contract Negotiation, AI Workflows, Closing (Sales), Entrepreneurship, Negotiation, Order Management, Blogs, Product Knowledge, Selling Techniques, Content Creation, E-Commerce, Order Fulfillment, Agentic systems, Logistics Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Prompt Engineering, Timelines, Email Automation, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Setting Appointments, Calendar Management, Automation, Microsoft 365, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Collaborative Software, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration, Time Management, Productivity, Personal Development, Natural Language Processing, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Audit Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Closure, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Financial Auditing, Generative AI, Supply And Demand
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Minitab, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Case Studies, Business Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Analytics, Estimation, Statistical Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistics, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Barbara
Skills you'll gain: Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Auditing, Internal Auditing, Compliance Auditing, Certified Public Accountant, Quality Assurance, Public Accounting, External Auditing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Financial Reporting Standards, Business Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Planning, Strategic Communication, Communication, Adaptability, Collaboration, Business Research, Negotiation, Leadership, Professionalism, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Market Research
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Strategic Prioritization, Web Analytics, Product Roadmaps, Business Analytics, Analytics, Product Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Modeling, Prioritization, Customer Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Performance Analysis, Forecasting, User Flows, Performance Metric, Customer Retention, Data Capture, Resource Allocation, Statistical Methods
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months