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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, New Product Development, Innovation, Customer experience improvement, Customer Analysis, Driving engagement, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Needs Assessment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Quality Monitoring, Process Management, Variance Analysis, Document Management, Training Programs
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Automation, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft 365, Invoicing, No-Code Development, Billing & Invoicing, AI Enablement, Document Management, Data Sharing, Data Store
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Splunk Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard Creation, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Management, Data Mapping, Model Optimization, Performance Tuning, Incident Management, Query Languages, Information Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Analytics
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Appetite, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Mitigation, Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Organizational Structure, Accountability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Presentations, AI powered creativity, Marketing Automation, Generative AI, Content Creation, Generative AI Agents, Marketing Design, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Multimedia, Strategic Marketing, Data Visualization, Brand Awareness, Visual Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Video Editing, Persona Development, Responsible AI
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Data Literacy, Market Opportunities, Digital Transformation, digital literacy, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Team Motivation, Prioritization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Intelligence, End User Training and Support, Human Computer Interaction, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Sales Strategy, Marketing Planning, Sales Process, Target Audience, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing Tools, Brand Strategy, Sales, Marketing Analytics, Branding, Business Metrics, Brand Management, Digital Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Facility Management and Maintenance, Energy and Utilities, Construction Management, Sustainable Architecture, Construction Engineering, Construction, Sustainable Technologies, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Design, Facility Management, Sustainable Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Stormwater Management, Building Information Modeling, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Facility Operations, Project Design, Sustainability Standards, Building Services Engineering, Project Performance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Persona Development, Content Marketing, Personalized Campaigns, Content Creation, Marketing Operations, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Ideation, AI Personalization, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Leadership Studies, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Lifelong Learning, Neurology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks