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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Responsible AI, Microsoft Visual Studio, Version Control, Code Review, GitHub, Integrated Development Environments, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Software Documentation, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Program Development, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Investment Management, Investments, Securities (Finance), Equities, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Business Valuation, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Security, Google Cloud Platform, Unstructured Data, Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data Modeling, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Data Quality, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trustworthiness, Strong Work Ethic, Honesty, Personal Integrity, Business Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Emotional Intelligence, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Staff Management, People Management, Compensation Management, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Labor Law, Labor Relations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Meeting Facilitation, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Discussion Facilitation, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Vulnerability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Market, Cash Flows, Securities (Finance), Asset Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Marketing Design, Digital Design, Marketing Collateral, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Design, Presentations, Project Design, Organizational Skills, Marketing, User Accounts, Advertising
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Change Management, Social Media Campaigns, Hospitality Management, Social Media Marketing, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Hospitality Services, Design Thinking, Brand Marketing, Service Management, Customer experience improvement, Digital Marketing, Design, Social Media Management, Prototyping, Content Marketing, Leadership, Search Engine Optimization
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Agentic systems, Initiative and Leadership, Tool Calling, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Automation, Responsible AI, Marketing Automation, Business Solutions, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Prompt Engineering, IT Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Facebook, Brand Awareness, Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Drive Engagement, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours