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.

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Probability Distribution, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Feature Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Algorithms
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Live Streaming, Social Media Marketing, Growth Strategies, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Video Production, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Target Audience, Production Schedule, Scheduling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, NoSQL, Database Management, Database Design, Data Store, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Performance Tuning, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Value Propositions, Organizational Strategy, Customer Analysis, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Statements, Text Mining, Market Intelligence, Unstructured Data, Financial Market, Artificial Intelligence, Analysis, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Safety Training, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Occupational Health, Injury Prevention, Lifting Ability, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, Personal protective equipment, Compliance Management, Quality Assessment, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, System Design and Implementation, Unified Modeling Language, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Requirements Analysis, Performance Analysis, Model Evaluation, Prototyping, Stakeholder Communications, Simulation and Simulation Software, Benchmarking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Employee Surveys, Dashboard, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, Microsoft 365, Education Software and Technology
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Negotiation, Team Leadership, Product Roadmaps, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership, Scaled Agile Framework, Strategic Leadership, Agile Methodology, Leadership and Management, Product Management, Business Leadership, Team Management, People Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Development, Product Strategy, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Risk Management, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Economics, Risk Analysis, Finance, Human Capital, Trustworthiness, Case Studies, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Revenue Recognition, Inventory Accounting, Fixed Asset, Depreciation, Accounts Receivable
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Facebook, Community Organizing, Discussion Facilitation, Collaboration, Education Software and Technology, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours