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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Go To Market Strategy, Product Marketing, Marketing Operations, Campaign Management, Oral Expression, Marketing, Business Metrics, Professional Development, LinkedIn, Marketing Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Professionalism, Interviewing Skills, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Keyword Research, Job Analysis, Content Optimization, Storytelling, Performance Measurement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Systems Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Cost Benefit Analysis, Problem Solving, Decision Support Systems, Resource Allocation, Planning, Return On Investment, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Analysis, Record Keeping
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Mentorship, Social Media, Rapport Building, Social Media Strategy, Business Research, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Business Correspondence, Workforce Development, Business Writing, Relationship Management, Strategic Communication, Communication, Decision Making, Habit Formation, Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Life Cycle, Operational Excellence, Resource Allocation, Workflow Management, Project Portfolio Management, Operational Efficiency, Project Management, Planning, Capacity Management, Organizational Strategy, Portfolio Management, Operations, Governance, Scheduling, Event Monitoring, Reliability, Coordination, Accountability, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Finance, Loans, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Investments, Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Real Time Data, Loan Origination, Value-Based Care, Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Security, AI Workflows, Model Context Protocol, Application Deployment, AI Orchestration, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Prompt Engineering, Containerization, Automation, Cloud Deployment, Data Migration, Model Evaluation, Docker (Software), Verification And Validation, Configuration Management, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Prospecting and Qualification, Email Automation, Marketing Automation, A/B Testing, Copywriting, Prompt Engineering, Customer Retention, Cross-Channel Marketing, Email Security, Data-Driven Marketing, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Analysis, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Campaign Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Audience, E-Commerce
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Data, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Finance, Bidding, Equities, Business Valuation, Transaction Processing, Loans, Financial Market, Financial Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Dealing With Ambiguity
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps, Solution Delivery, Project Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, AI Workflows, Responsible AI, Project Risk Management, Project Controls, AI literacy, Agile Methodology, Coordinating, Project Estimation, Sprint Planning, Issue Tracking, Cost Estimation, Risk Management, Backlogs, Risk Mitigation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Enterprise Application Management, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Secure Coding, Application Development, Programming Principles, Software Engineering, Javascript, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Software Development, Computer Programming, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Event Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Shared Media, Event Management, Content Scheduling, Content Strategy, Drive Engagement, Public Affairs, General Sales Practices, Content Creation, Selling Techniques, Online Advertising, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Paid media, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing Effectiveness, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Analytics, Instagram, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Brand Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months