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: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Systems Analysis, AI Workflows, Business Analysis, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Business Process Automation, Stakeholder Analysis, Prototyping, Software Architecture, Consulting, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Business Communication, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Consulting
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Customer Retention, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Product Management, Performance Metric, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Channel, Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Notre Dame
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Workplace inclusivity, Data Ethics, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Conflict Management, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Communication, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Analytical Skills, Market Dynamics, Responsible AI, Economics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Sustainable Business, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Storytelling, Growth Strategies, Innovation, Customer Engagement, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Training, Inside Sales, Selling Techniques, Business Strategy, Outside Sales, Recruitment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Commercialization, Mentorship, Governance, Case Studies, Public Policies, Program Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Peer Review, Business Writing, Project Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Anthropic
Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Command-Line Interface, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Software Development Tools, GitHub, Context Management, Code Review, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Software Engineering
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Text Mining, Data Presentation, Data Mining, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Natural Language Processing, Scatter Plots, Unsupervised Learning, Data Mapping, Unstructured Data, Statistical Analysis, Graphing, Predictive Analytics, Big Data, Anomaly Detection
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Tableau Software, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Presentations, Performance Improvement, Performance Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Professional Development, Teamwork, Leadership, Care Coordination, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Safety, Communication, Resilience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Google Cloud Platform, Software As A Service, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Multi-Cloud, Operating Expense
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months