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: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Auditing, Content Strategy, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Technical Support, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Customer Data Management, Business Logic, Financial Data, User Interface (UI), Program Development, Real Time Data, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Application Development, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Ubuntu, Development Environment, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, Application Lifecycle Management, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Deployment, DevOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Cloud Security, Continuous Integration, Cloud Storage, Business Continuity, Cost Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, People Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Employee Engagement, Empowerment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Content Creation, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Automation, Customer Engagement, Email Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Reporting, Data Governance, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Security, Data Cleansing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Team Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Team Motivation, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Communication, Adaptability, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Leadership, FinTech, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Business Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Business, Health Technology, Regulatory Compliance, Business Planning, Legal Risk, Supply Chain Management, Compliance Management, Payment Systems, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Agentic Workflows, Serverless Computing, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, AI Security, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Help Desk Support, Product Support, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Working Capital, Operating Expense, Investments
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Leadership, Advocacy, Communication, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks