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.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Professional Development, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Stakeholder Analysis, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Model Evaluation, MySQL, Data Pipelines, Scala Programming, Extract, Transform, Load, Logistic Regression, Customer Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Persistence, Advanced Analytics, Big Data, Apache Maven, Unsupervised Learning, Apache, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Motivation, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Accountability, Visionary, Leadership Development, Workplace inclusivity, Decision Making, Communication, Team Building, AI Enablement, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Culture Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Business Intelligence, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SQL, Relational Databases, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Database Management, Databases, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Team Building, Project Management, Team Management, Accountability, Project Coordination, Delegation Skills, Communication Planning, Expectation Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Test Tools, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Test Planning, User Research, Product Development, Web Analytics and SEO
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Business Reporting, Problem Solving, Time Management, Project Management, Negotiation, Professional Development, Research Reports, Business Communication, Finance, Presentations, Competitive Analysis, Critical Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Service Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Design, Agile Methodology, Governance, User Feedback, Innovation, Process Improvement and Optimization, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Accenture
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Willingness To Learn, Communication, Stress Management, Resilience, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Vendor Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Accounting Software, Customer Data Management, Financial Analysis, Billing & Invoicing, Sales Management, Financial Reporting, Expense Management, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping, Cash Flows, Accounts Receivable
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Standards, Business Reporting, Annual Reports, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Social Impact, Organizational Structure, Climate Change Mitigation, Marketing Management, Accounting, Marketing, Communication
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Employee Surveys, Customer Insights, Customer experience improvement, Microsoft 365, Market Research, User Research, Target Audience, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis Software, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours