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.
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Mapping, Graphic Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Cloud Applications, Software Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Event-Driven Programming, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques, Collaboration, Follow Through, Leadership, Mediation, Creative Problem-Solving, Personal Integrity, Accountability, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Communication, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SPSS (Software), Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, Development Testing, Natural Language Processing, Software Testing, User Flows, Customer experience improvement, User Accounts, Content Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Model Evaluation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Pandas (Python Package), Data Storytelling, Data Preprocessing, PySpark, Data Quality, Apache Spark, Data-Driven Decision-Making, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Governance, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Risking, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Data Security, Executive Presence, Professional Development, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Financial Forecasting, Systems Architecture, Cloud Technologies, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Terraform, Incident Management, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, English Language, Business Communication, Presentations, Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism, Communication Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

JetBrains
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Game Design, Code Review, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Integrated Development Environments, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Project Planning, Javascript, Software Development, Product Development, Web Development, Product Design, Animations, Visual Design, Interactive Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Performance Reporting, Looker (Software), Web Analytics and SEO, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, A/B Testing, Google Ads, Data Storytelling, Smart Goals, Campaign Management, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Analysis, Data Visualization, Target Audience, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing, Keyword Research, Social Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Marketing, E-Commerce, Mobile Banking, Performance Metric, Analytical Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Workflow Management, Constructive Feedback, Process Improvement, Project Management Software, Agile Project Management, Accountability, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks