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: Threat Modeling, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Incident Management, Security Architecture Review, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Security Strategy, Systems Architecture, Security Management, Security Engineering, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Awareness, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Image Analysis, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Marketing Operations, Ideation, Innovation, Decision Intelligence, Marketing Management, Team Management, Team Building, Project Management, Team Oriented, Team Collaboration, Internal Communications, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Content Creation, Leadership Development, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning, Independent Thinking, AI literacy, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Generative AI, Empathy, Trend Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Research, Lifelong Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Fraud detection, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Generative AI, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, ChatGPT, Data Synthesis, Compliance Management, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Data Pipelines, Automation, Predictive Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Audit Working Papers, Financial Auditing, Document Management, Auditing, Audit Planning, Accounting Records, Compliance Auditing, Document Control, File Management, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Supply Management, Sustainability Standards, Business Ethics, Sustainable Systems, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Social Impact, Supplier Relationship Management, Labor Compliance, Compliance Management, Business Reporting, Annual Reports, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Compliance
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, General Finance, Return On Investment, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Video Editing, Drive Engagement, Post-Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Capital Markets, Business Management, Financial Trading, Equities, Securities Trading, Investments, Financial Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Outbound Calls, Operational Efficiency, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management, Customer Service, AI Integrations, Automation, Prompt Engineering, Systems Integration, Customer Communications Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Analysis, Marketing Channel, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Loyalty, Business-To-Consumer, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Data Management, B2B Sales, Target Market, Operating Cost, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks