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: Applicant Tracking Systems, Workforce Management, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Staff Management, Payroll, Team Management, Timelines, Data Entry, Scheduling
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Security, Google Cloud Platform, Unstructured Data, Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data Modeling, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Data Quality, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Scheduling, Project Management Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Financial Modeling, Project Estimation, Investment Management, Risk Management, Finance, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Business Mathematics, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Product Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Financial Services, Environmental Regulations, Financial Market, Investments, Market Trend, Portfolio Management, Market Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Collection, Due Diligence, Big Data, Data Science, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Case Studies, Economic Development, Land Management, Growth Strategies, Community Development, Geographic Information Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Databricks, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Cloud Storage, Databases, Data Lakes, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Big Data, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Pipelines, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Statement Analysis, Decision Making, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Project Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Fixed Asset, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Capital Budgeting, Business Mathematics, Financial Analysis, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statements, Investment Management, Asset Management, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Marketing Analytics, Registration, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Professional Networking, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Diversity Awareness, Leadership, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Change, Communication, Telecommuting, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks