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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Job Analysis, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Performance Analysis, Staff Management, Performance Review, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, People Development, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources, Team Motivation, Human Resources Management and Planning, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Deposit Accounts, Capital Markets, Financial Systems, Banking Services, Financial Policy, Banking, Finance, Equities, Economics, Financial Analysis, Bank Regulations, Financial Services, Retail Banking, Financial Regulation, Commercial Banking, Budgeting, Economic Development, Fiscal Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Mathematical Software, Algebra, Jupyter, Mathematical Modeling, Data Science, Software Development Tools, Python Programming, Software Installation, Data Manipulation, Git (Version Control System)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Decisiveness, Adaptability, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Action Oriented, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Change Management, Risk Management, Culture Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Vendor Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Correspondence, People Analytics, Vendor Relationship Management, Labor Compliance, Workforce Management, Management Reporting, Internal Communications, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Communication, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Accounting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Data, Business Acumen, Finance, Business Metrics, General Finance, Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Return On Investment, Investment Management, Finance
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Excel Macros, Microsoft 365, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Generative AI Agents, Data Analysis, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Workflow Management, Productivity, Automation, Customer Data Management, Data Management, Leadership Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Operations Management, Sustainable Systems, Manufacturing Operations, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Climate Change Mitigation, Organizational Leadership, Product Design, Waste Minimization, Process Design, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Microsoft Power Platform, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Accounting Records, Month End Closing, Microsoft Excel, Automation, Microsoft 365
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Legal Risk, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Management Framework, Operational Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Risk Modeling, Security Management, Security Controls, Risk Mitigation, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Dashboard Creation, Business Reporting, Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaboration, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months