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: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Productivity Software, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Analysis, Statistics, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Mathematical Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Docs, Generative AI, Gemini, Brainstorming, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Productivity Software, Business Writing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Artificial Intelligence, Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Business Communication, User Interface (UI), Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Program Development, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Development Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Test Case, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, C and C++, Java, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript, Software Testing, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Python Programming
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Business Marketing, B2B Sales, Global Marketing, Business-To-Consumer, Market Opportunities, Growth Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Channel, Customer Engagement, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Business Strategies, Product Marketing, Value Propositions, Innovation, Marketing Communications, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Data Integration, Business Solutions, Customer experience strategy (CX), Strategic Thinking, Data Strategy, Innovation, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Analysis, Project Risk Management, Solution Design, Business Strategies, Business Transformation, Prompt Engineering, Business Process Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Event Planning, Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Planning, Proposal Development, Decision Making, Customer Complaint Resolution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Technology Strategies, Payment Systems, Case Studies, Financial Services, Digital Transformation, International Finance, Banking Services, Mobile Banking, Banking, Innovation, Financial Regulations, Business Technologies, Business Transformation, Financial Market, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Financial Regulation, Business Strategy, Business Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Internal Communications, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, AI Personalization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Communication, Social Skills, Business Writing, Contract Negotiation, Workplace inclusivity, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Planning, Customer Engagement, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Internet Of Things, Incident Response, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Human Factors (Security), Business Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Information Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Mobile Security, Business Ethics, Performance Measurement, Cyber Risk
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, Productivity, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Writing, Computer Literacy, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months