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: Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Quality Management, Quality Improvement, Kaizen Methodology, Quality Control, Brainstorming, Benchmarking, Process Improvement, Run Chart, Continuous Improvement Process, Pareto Chart, Root Cause Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Database Design, SQL, Star Schema, Business Intelligence, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Mart, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Snowflake Schema, Data Transformation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Email Automation, Order Management, Data Validation, User Interface (UI) Design, Search Engine Optimization, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, User Interface (UI), React.js, Payment Processing, E-Commerce, PostgreSQL, Dashboard, Database Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Product Improvement, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Risk Management, Social Impact, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Forecasting, Mathematical Modeling, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Systems Integration, Dashboard, Cloud Applications, Software Installation, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Social Media, User Accounts, Content Marketing, Media Strategy, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Software Development Tools, Prompt Engineering, Code Review, Application Development, Automation, Software Documentation, Responsible AI, Test Case, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Environmental Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware Design, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Modeling, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Metrics, Case Studies, Return On Investment, Financial Forecasting, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Audience, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Operational Analysis, Risk Management, Accounting, Compensation Management, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Finance, Performance Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Team Building, Leadership, Adaptability, Strategic Leadership, Resilience, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Productivity, Decision Making, Personal Development, Business, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Data Integration, Digital Transformation, React.js, Frontend Performance, Business Process Automation, Web Development Tools, Automation, Process Optimization, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Transformation, Integration Testing, Development Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks