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.

Sciences Po
Skills you'll gain: Transportation Management, Social Studies, Land Management, Demography, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, Education and Training, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Policy Development, Economics
★ 4.3 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Detection and Response, Information Systems Security, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Information Privacy
★ 4.7 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Software Development, Software Configuration Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Package and Software Management, Software Testing, Security Engineering, API Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Security, Process Driven Development, Risk Management Framework
★ 4.8 (42) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Word, Document Management, Taking Meeting Minutes, Business Management, Business Communication, Editing
★ 4.1 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Cost Accounting, Internal Auditing, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Internal Controls, Auditing, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Performance Reporting, Financial Data, Business Process Reengineering, Lean Manufacturing, Big Data, Data Governance, Financial Management, Business
★ 4.7 (45) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development Life Cycle, Google Cloud Platform, Development Testing, AI Integrations, Application Development, Test Case, Query Languages, Debugging
★ 4.9 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Team Building, Communication, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Leadership Development, Communication Planning, Overcoming Obstacles
★ 4.7 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Performance, Project Management Life Cycle, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Solution Delivery, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Team Building, Scheduling, Performance Metric, Plan Execution, Project Management, Performance Measurement, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Resource Management
★ 4.7 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creativity, Professional Development, Teamwork, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Professionalism, Brainstorming, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Social Impact, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Communication Strategies, Decision Making
★ 4.6 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Java, Java Programming, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI API, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Memory Management
★ 4.2 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Technical Writing, Stakeholder Analysis, Technical Communication, Concision, Business Writing, Report Writing, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Writing, Technical Documentation, Engineering Management, Writing and Editing, Stakeholder Engagement, Management Reporting, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Strategic Communication
★ 4.6 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Operational Efficiency, Business Process, Process Improvement and Optimization, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Operational Excellence, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Payment Processing and Collection, Payment Processing, Cost Reduction, Billing & Invoicing, Compliance Management, Automation
★ 4.6 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks