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: Stakeholder Management, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Jira (Software), Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, User Story, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Agile Product Development, Scaled Agile Framework, Lean Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Team Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Azure DevOps, Test Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Capital, Labor Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Management, Employee Engagement, Negotiation, Talent Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Secure Coding, Business Logic, Other Programming Languages, Program Development, Data Structures, Data Management, Development Testing, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, Canva (Software), Color Theory, Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Big Data, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Business Analytics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Systems, Financial Reporting, Derivatives, Price Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Global Marketing, New Product Development, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Media Planning, Market Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Ethics, Business Risk Management, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Mitigation, Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Consulting, Management Consulting, Leadership, Business Leadership, Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Diagram Design, Project Management Software, Communication Planning, Agile Methodology, Technical Communication, Stakeholder Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Policy Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks