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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Organizational Leadership, Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Performance Measurement, Waste Minimization, Business Modeling, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Resource Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Packaging and Labeling, Environmental Issue, Case Studies
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Workday (Software), Data Analysis Software, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Data, Dashboard, General Ledger, Accounting, Data Import/Export, Workflow Management, Business Process, Financial Reporting, Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Legal Research, Compliance Management, Human Resource Policies, Arbitration, Legal Proceedings, Business Ethics, Disabilities, Mediation, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Process Design, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Management, Team Leadership, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Process Design, Data Entry, Excel Formulas, Automation, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Document Management, Collaborative Software, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Telecommunications, Network Administration, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Encryption, Governance Risk Management and Compliance
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Generative AI, API Testing, Test Automation, Mockups, Software Development Tools, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Software Testing, AI Security, AI Workflows, Application Security, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Software Architecture, Code Review, Secure Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Agile Project Management, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Project Management, Project Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Kanban Principles, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, User Story
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Snowflake Schema, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, SQL, Big Data
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Leadership and Management, Project Management Software, Calendar Management, Project Implementation, Collaborative Software, Workflow Management, Productivity, Productivity Software, Data Management, Business Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Empowerment, Instructional Strategies, Writing, Mentorship, Case Studies, Literacy, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Return On Investment, Sustainability Reporting, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Performance Reporting, Project Scoping, Project Performance, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks