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: Data Modeling, Power BI, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Database Design, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Star Schema, Data Cleansing, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, LLM Application, Debugging, Anomaly Detection, Root Cause Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Business Metrics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Analysis, Analysis, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Performance Metric, Generative AI, Customer Retention, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), System Monitoring, Performance Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Performance Metric, Continuous Monitoring, Budget Management, Cost Management, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Asset Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Excel Macros, Microsoft Power Platform, Workflow Management, Microsoft Project, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Business Workflow Analysis, Microsoft Access, ChatGPT, Operational Excellence, Devops Tools, Project Accounting, Interactive Learning, Microsoft Windows, Software Development Tools, Test Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, Customer experience improvement, Enterprise Security, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Decision Making, Cloud Infrastructure, Organizational Strategy, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Customer experience strategy (CX), Innovation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Change Management, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Responsible AI, Compliance Management, Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Case Studies, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Management, Accountability, Regulatory Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Data Validation, Media Planning, Variance Analysis, Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Web Analytics, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Marketing Budgets, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Quality, Advertising Campaigns
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Risk Modeling, Analysis, Personally Identifiable Information, Accountability, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Performance Measurement, Business Mathematics, Financial Data, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Project Finance, Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Budgeting, Balance Sheet, Financial Policy, Cash Flows, Microsoft Excel
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Governance, ISO/IEC 27001, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Governance, NIST 800-53, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Security Controls, Program Implementation, Regulatory Compliance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity, Asset Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Business Continuity Planning, System Monitoring, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, Cloud Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Service Level Agreement, Vulnerability Management, Patch Management, Clinical Monitoring, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks