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.

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Design Thinking, Business Architecture, Innovation, Digital Assets, Business Transformation, Human Centered Design, Digital Design, Digital Publishing, Enterprise Architecture, Business Modeling, Organizational Change, Information Architecture, User Centered Design, Organizational Structure, Experience Design, Business Logic, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Culture Transformation, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Leadership, Microsoft Copilot, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Thought Leadership, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Change Management, Microsoft Teams, Power BI, Prompt Engineering
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Generative AI, Matplotlib, Data Literacy, Prompt Engineering, Power BI, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Generative Model Architectures, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Data Processing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Gemini, AI Enablement, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Tool Calling, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Storyboarding, Context Engineering, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Context Management, Image Analysis, Process Optimization, Business, Productivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSCA School of Management
Skills you'll gain: Persona (User Experience), Design Thinking, Persona Development, Human Centered Design, Generative AI, AI literacy, Innovation, User Research, Responsible AI, User Centered Design, Solution Design, Product Development, Ideation, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Market Research, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Accountability Frameworks, Management Training And Development, Supervision, Team Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Management, Time Management, People Management, Professional Development, Accountability, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Coaching, Productivity, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Management, Team Management, Workflow Management, Analytical Skills, Presentations, Team Leadership, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Data Collection, Communication, Model Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Payment Processing, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Payment Systems, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Merchant Services, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, User Accounts, Infrastructure Security, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Endpoint Security, Computer Security, Computer Security Incident Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Risk Modeling, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Risk Control, Operational Analysis, Risk Management, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Bank Regulations, Internal Controls, Securities (Finance), Banking, Performance Measurement, Data Quality, Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Trading, Securities Trading, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Equities, Market Trend, Financial Market, Investments, Market Dynamics, Planning, Go To Market Strategy, Market Analysis, Finance, Learning Strategies, IT Management, Key Management, Mechanics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Dashboard, Graphic Design, Brand Management, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months