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.
Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Agentic systems, Human Resource Strategy, Scalability, Responsible AI, Solution Design, Procurement, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Authorization (Computing), Application Deployment, Authentications, AI Workflows, Google Cloud Platform, Enterprise Security, Data Access, Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, Cloud Security, Data Integration, Business Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, AI Enablement, Scalability, Procurement, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Sourcing, Natural Language Processing, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Improvement, Emerging Technologies, Product Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Goal Setting, Product Requirements
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, AI Security, API Testing, System Testing, Test Script Development, Context Management, Health Informatics, Performance Testing, Functional Testing, Business Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Consultative Selling, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Trustworthiness, Marketing Psychology, Solution Selling, Sales Presentation, Persuasive Communication, Sales, Sales Strategy, Needs Assessment, Customer Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Influencing, Customer Insights, Storytelling, Empathy, Target Audience, Cultural Sensitivity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Sales Presentation, Sales, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Environment, Customer Engagement, Drive Engagement, Microsoft Teams, Global Marketing, Brand Management, Overcoming Objections, Executive Presence, Communication Strategies, Trustworthiness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Timelines, Risk Management, Peer Review, Budgeting, Project Planning, Scheduling, Project Management, Project Implementation, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Matrix Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Willingness To Learn, Leadership Development, Innovation, Leadership, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Business Transformation, Adaptability, Strategic Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Storytelling, Personal Development, Executive Presence, Change Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Documentation, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Planning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Organizational Development, Willingness To Learn, AI Enablement, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Mindfulness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months