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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, B2B Sales, Self-Awareness, Sales Training, Personal Development, Professionalism, Relationship Management, Negotiation, Recognizing Others, Non-Verbal Communication, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Cloud Computing Architecture, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, IT Automation, AI Integrations, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Model Deployment, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Performance Tuning, Applied Machine Learning, LangChain, Document Management, Generative AI Agents, Docker (Software), Agentic systems, Generative AI, Model Deployment, LLM Application, Technical Communication, Multimodal Prompts, Search Engine Optimization, Metadata Management, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning, Data Migration
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, .NET Framework, Data Validation, Business Logic, Database Design, Web Development, Database Development, C# (Programming Language), Verification And Validation, Relational Databases, Billing & Invoicing, Databases, User Interface (UI), Program Development, Billing, Database Application, Development Testing, Software Testing, Application Design, Web Design and Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Project Controls, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Project Performance, Project Coordination, Project Management Life Cycle, Business Planning, Cost Estimation, Project Scoping, Budget Management, Risk Management, Resource Management, Scheduling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Telecommuting, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Mining, Model Evaluation, Dimensionality Reduction, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Analysis, Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Performance Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Case Studies, Performance Measurement, Applied Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Model Training, Version Control, AI Workflows, Software Configuration Management, Jupyter, Memory Management, Package and Software Management, Resource Utilization, Virtual Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI Agents, Gemini, AI Product Strategy, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Business Solutions, Cloud Platforms, Innovation, Model Deployment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Content Optimization, Search Engine Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Web Analytics and SEO, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Blogs, Target Audience, Web Content, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Content Marketing, Content Development and Management, Persona Development, Style Guides, Customer Engagement, Social Media Content, Driving engagement, Brand Management, Digital Content
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Drupal, Content Management Systems, Content Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Content Development and Management, Business Analysis, Web Design and Development, UI Components, Blogs, Driving engagement, Application Deployment, Portfolio Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Content Marketing, Balance Sheet, Financial Data, Analysis, Web Presence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months