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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Debugging, TypeScript, Agentic systems, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Node.JS, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Program Development, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Application Frameworks, Javascript, Large Language Modeling, File Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Team Management, Coaching, Expectation Management, Leadership, Knowledge Transfer, Professional Development, Motivational Skills, Internal Communications, Employee Engagement, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Content Development and Management, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Target Audience, Calendar Management, Production Planning, Scheduling, Production Process, Digital Publishing, Content Management, Production Schedule, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Workflow Management, AI Product Strategy, Production Management, Organizational Structure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Higher Education, Personal Development, Mentorship, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Student Support and Services, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Planning, Prioritization, Resourcefulness, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Adaptability, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Recruitment Strategies, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, Workflow Management, AI Integrations, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Billing Systems, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Payment Processing and Collection, Accounting Records, Cash Management, Cash Flows, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Data, Accounting, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prioritization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Strategic Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Estimation, Data Collection, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Return On Investment, Statistical Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Quantitative Research, R (Software), Data Analysis, Risk Management, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, R Programming, Project Estimation, Business Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Debugging, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Design and Product, Web Design, Vibe coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Program Development, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Employee Relations, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Employee Surveys, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Occupational Safety And Health, Labor Relations, Disciplinary Procedures, Labor Compliance, Labor Law, Human Resource Policies, Accident Prevention, Human Resource Management, Environment Health And Safety, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Project Risk Management, Application Design, Object Oriented Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Application Development, Program Development, Business Logic, User Experience Design, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Usability, User Centered Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Recognizing Others, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Team Leadership, Team Collaboration, Performance Measurement, Motivational Skills, Trustworthiness, Employee Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Culture Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Goal Setting
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Datamaps, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spreadsheet Software, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks