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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Technology Solutions, Education and Training
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Import/Export, Business Reporting, Financial Data, Data Transformation, Accounting Records, Microsoft Excel, Performance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Data Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Document Management, LLM Application, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Application Programming Interface (API), Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Decision Support Systems, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Predictive Modeling, Process Optimization, Business Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Pipelines, Business Intelligence, Data Ethics, Scenario Testing, Forecasting, Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Visualization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Regression Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Zero Trust Network Access, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Security Engineering, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Safety and Security, Security Strategy, Cultural Responsiveness, Information Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Web Analytics, Multimedia, Web Content, Drive Engagement, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Development and Management, Analytics, Customer experience improvement, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Analysis, Data Analysis, Information Architecture, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Performance marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Insights, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Advertising, Performance Reporting, Web Analytics, Report Writing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Email Marketing, Marketing Design, Promotional Materials, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Graphic Design, Content Marketing, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Product Promotion, Digital Marketing, Business Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Brainstorming, Information Architecture, Organizational Skills, Productivity
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Orchestration, AI Enablement, Advanced Analytics, Data Processing, Enterprise Architecture, Automation, Data Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Quality, Application Deployment, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Business Metrics, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Import/Export, Stakeholder Communications, Management Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Business Reporting, Timelines, Project Documentation, Project Management Software, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Software Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Debugging, Maintainability, Regression Testing, Quality Assurance, Data Quality, Issue Tracking, Root Cause Analysis, Business Intelligence, Jira (Software)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks