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: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Professionalism, Relationship Management, Communication Strategies, De-escalation Techniques, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Expectation Management, Growth Mindedness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Incident Response, Threat Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Secure Coding, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, ISO/IEC 27001, Data Security, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Compliance Management, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Applicant Tracking Systems, Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, HR Tech, Generative AI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, ChatGPT, Business Process Automation, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Leadership Development, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, People Development, Organizational Development, Business Leadership, Management Training And Development, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Coaching, Mentorship, Relationship Building, Employee Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Critical Thinking
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Performance Management, Leadership, Goal Setting, Organizational Structure, Lifelong Learning, Innovation, Employee Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, User Feedback, Marketing Materials, Online Advertising, Business Research, Marketing, Promotional Materials, Market Research, Branding
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Payroll Processing, Accounting Software, Financial Reporting, Payroll, Business Reporting, Accounting, General Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Management, Workflow Management, Vendor Management, Accounts Payable, Small Business Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Reconciliation, Inventory and Warehousing, Tax Compliance, Inventory Management System, System Configuration, Billing & Invoicing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, Transact-SQL, Data Visualization, Microsoft SQL Servers, Power BI, Databases, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Social Media, Video Production, Content Creation, Workflow Management, Drive Engagement, Ideation, Target Audience
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Change Management, Market Dynamics, Market Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Market Research, Revenue Management, Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Quality, Market Trend
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Account Management, Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, Sales Enablement, Proposal Development, General Sales Practices, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Workflow Management, Prompt Engineering, Innovation, Business Communication, Customer Relationship Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Order Management, Order Fulfillment, Marketing, Product Marketing, Sales, Payment Systems, Shipping and Receiving, E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing, Social Media
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours