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: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Auditing, AI Product Strategy, Compliance Auditing, Generative Model Architectures, AI literacy, Internal Auditing, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Mitigation, Machine Learning Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Sales, Sustainable Business, Project Management, Language Competency, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Oral Expression, Corporate Sustainability, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Writing, Business Reporting, Vocabulary
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Data Sharing, Document Management, Collaborative Software, User Accounts, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Content Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Product Automation, Microsoft Development Tools, Business Intelligence Software, Application Development, No-Code Development, Generative AI Agents, Dashboard Creation, Systems Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Public Affairs, Performance Reporting, Report Writing, Strategic Communication, Business Reporting, Marketing Effectiveness, Promotions and Campaigns, Community Outreach, Performance Metric, Data Storytelling, Relationship Building, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Governance, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Internal Communications, Leadership, Communication Planning, Performance Metric, Program Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Splunk Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard Creation, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Management, Data Mapping, Model Optimization, Performance Tuning, Incident Management, Query Languages, Information Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Analytics
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Empathy, Self-Motivation, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Professionalism, Team Collaboration, Communication, Employee Engagement, Teamwork, Personal Development, Organizational Leadership, Relationship Building, Self-Discipline, Resilience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Methods, Fraud detection, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Correlation Analysis, Scatter Plots, Market Analysis, Classification Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Retail Management, Retail Store Operations, Retail Sales, Merchandising, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Inventory Management System, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Market Share, Strategic Decision-Making, Sustainable Business, Intellectual Property, Financial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Gift Accounting, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Philanthropy, Tax Planning, Marketing Planning, Customer Relationship Building, Developing Training Materials, Tax Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Income Tax, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Building, Estate Planning, Benefits Administration, Tax Compliance, Marketing Materials, Administration, Policy Development, Tax
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks