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: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Enterprise Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Application Frameworks, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Scheduling, Social Media, Content Creation, Live Streaming, Content Development and Management, Video Production
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, Business Intelligence, Data Quality, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud API, Data Analysis, Image Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Integration, Excel Formulas, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Enterprise Architecture, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Network Switches, Network Routers, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Open University
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Sustainable Business, Decision Making, Business Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Data Storytelling, Content Performance Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Validation, Stakeholder Engagement, Statistical Modeling, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Automation, Data Visualization, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Campaign Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Predictive Analytics, Performance Measurement, Return On Investment, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Analytics, Big Data, Paid media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Data Ethics, Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Campaigns, Return On Investment, Descriptive Analytics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Customer Engagement, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Compliance Management, Agile Project Management, Scope Management, Business Process, Requirements Management, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Schedules, Governance, Change Management, Procurement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Ethical Standards And Conduct, LLM Application, Generative AI, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Management, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Data Manipulation, Analytics, Data Transformation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Product Demonstration, Microsoft PowerPoint, Solution Selling, Proposal Development, Multimedia, Organizational Skills, Sales
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours