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: Team Motivation, People Management, Trustworthiness, Performance Management, People Development, Coaching, Staff Management, Team Building, Leadership, Business Leadership, Influencing, Goal Setting, Communication, Accountability, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, AI powered creativity, Visual Storytelling, Adobe Acrobat, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Storytelling, AI literacy, Content Scheduling, AI Workflows, Responsible AI, Automation, Authentications, Brand Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Employee Retention, Report Writing, Employee Engagement, Employee Surveys, Data Storytelling, People Analytics, HR Tech, Root Cause Analysis, Data Import/Export, Human Resources Software, Decision Making, Data Cleansing, Human Resource Management, Data Visualization, Talent Management, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Analysis, Surveys
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Content Creation, Content Scheduling, Shared Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Scheduling, Marketing Communications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Prioritization, Productivity, Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Creativity, Mental Concentration, Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Creative Thinking, Follow Through, Planning, Personal Development, Open Mindset, Habit Formation, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Discipline
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Business Consulting, Management Consulting, Project Scoping, Executive Presence, Dashboard, Problem Solving, Verbal Strategic Communication, Research Reports, Strategic Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Business Communication, Business Analysis, Business Solutions, Business Research, Report Writing, Solution Delivery, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Financial Modeling
Advanced · 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

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Bookkeeping, Accruals, Accounting, Accounting Records, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), General Accounting, Regulatory Compliance, Revenue Recognition, Journals
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Business Workflow Analysis, Excel Formulas, Accounting and Finance Software, Data Validation, Accounting Systems, Business Process, Microsoft Excel, Expense Management, Return On Investment, Variance Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Invoicing, Business Process Automation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Quality, Spreadsheet Software, Accounting Records, Workflow Management, AI Workflows
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Virtual Teams, Target Audience, Microsoft Office, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Business Communication, Planning, Organizational Skills, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Network Performance Management, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, General Networking, Public Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Economics, Socioeconomics, Economics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Telecommunications, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Technical Writing
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Test Script Development, Software Testing, Javascript, Browser Compatibility, Scripting, Automation, Web Development Tools, Test Tools, Test Case, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), File I/O, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months