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: Database Design, Performance Tuning, Data Warehousing, Apache Spark, Data Architecture, SQL, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Disaster Recovery, Database Management, PySpark, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Data Pipelines, Performance Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Cost Management, Resource Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling, Excel Macros, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Forecasting, Workflow Management, Statistical Methods, Excel Formulas, Simulation and Simulation Software, Data Storytelling, Finance, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Milestones (Project Management), Program Evaluation, Project Management, Diagram Design, Project Management Software, Program Development, Agile Methodology, Collaborative Software
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Commercial Lending, Commercial Banking, Banking, Banking Services, Lending and Underwriting, Consumer Lending, Bank Regulations, General Lending, Credit Risk, Retail Banking, Loan Origination, Loans, Financial Systems, Deposit Accounts, Financial Regulation, Mortgage Loans, Export Control, International Finance, Financial Regulations, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Email Automation, Agentic Workflows, Large Language Modeling, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Software As A Service, Prompt Engineering, Tool Calling, Sales Process, Sales Development, Business Logic, No-Code Development, Development Testing, Application Programming Interface (API)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Management Training And Development, Rapport Building, Drive Engagement, Concision, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Empathy, Relationship Building, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Relations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Employee Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Data Integration, Heat Maps, Datamaps, Spatial Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Support Systems, Business Intelligence Software, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Mapping
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity, Business Continuity Planning, Compliance Management, Leadership and Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Audit Planning, Performance Measurement, Risk Analysis, Resource Planning, Business Management, Risk Management Framework, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Leadership, Incident Response, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Resilience, Document Control, Employee Training
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL Server Reporting Services, Database Design, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Pivot Tables And Charts, Business Intelligence Software, Database Systems, Dashboard, Business Reporting, Databases, Compensation Analysis, Relational Databases, Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Analytics, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Consultative Approaches, Consultative Selling, Value Propositions, Sales Strategy, Market Opportunities, Selling Techniques, Executive Presence, Sales, Solution Selling, Regional Sales, General Sales Practices, Business Development, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Partnership, Active Listening, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Organizational Structure, Relationship Building
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Barbara
Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Budgeting, Operating Cost, Accounting, Cost Control, Cost Management, Operating Budget, Financial Accounting, Manufacturing Operations, Production Planning, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, JUnit, Integration Testing, Restful API, Development Testing, Software Testing, Test Tools, Web Services, Hibernate (Java), Business Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks