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.

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, AI Orchestration, Database Development, SQL, LLM Application, Query Languages, OpenAI API, Microsoft Azure, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Scatter Plots, Forecasting, Geospatial Information and Technology, Root Cause Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Teaching, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Simulation and Simulation Software, Research, Peer Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Adaptability, People Management, Organizational Change, Resource Management, Decision Making, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Business Strategy, Data Visualization Software, Business Analysis, Strategic Communication, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Analytics, Accounting, Business Metrics, Corporate Strategy, Marketing, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Team Leadership, Team Management, Peer Review, Rapport Building, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Management Training And Development, Leadership and Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Leadership, Collaborative Software, Delegation Skills, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Trustworthiness, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Syllabus Development, Teaching, Training Programs, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education, Program Evaluation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Security, Generative AI, Policy Development, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Relations, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Workforce Management, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Education and Training
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Decision Making, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Continuous Improvement Process
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Product Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business Communication, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Business Writing, Leadership, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Presentations, Financial Analysis, Project Planning, Financial Planning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Design Thinking, Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks