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: Data Storytelling, Search Engine Optimization, Content Scheduling, Content Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics and SEO, TikTok, Social Media Content, Campaign Management, Social Media Management, Content Development and Management, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Advertising, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Email Automation, Constructive Feedback, Content Management, Project Management, Performance Reporting
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Email Marketing, Content Scheduling, Content Creation, Content Development and Management, Scheduling, Test Tools, User Accounts, Marketing, Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Virtual Teams, Culture Transformation, Telecommuting, Assertiveness, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Productivity, Professional Development, Time Management, Empathy, Scheduling, Prioritization, Expectation Management, Interpersonal Communications, Organizational Change, Discussion Facilitation, Dealing With Ambiguity, Communication Strategies, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Computing Architecture, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, DevSecOps, Event Monitoring, Incident Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Business Continuity Planning, Network Monitoring, Zero Trust Network Access, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Performance Tuning, Data Warehousing, Apache Spark, Data Architecture, SQL, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Disaster Recovery, Database Management, PySpark, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Data Pipelines, Performance Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Cost Management, Resource Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Finance, Strategic Decision-Making, Portfolio Risk, Excel Formulas, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Financial Systems, Accounting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, LLM Application, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Manipulation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Workflow Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Product Testing, Document Management, Business Process Automation, Microsoft 365
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Test Planning, Copywriting, Personalized Campaigns, Regulatory Compliance, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Customer Data Management, Compliance Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Compliance Auditing, Customer Relationship Management, Writing and Editing, Peer Review, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Correlation Analysis, Investment Management, Variance Analysis, Model Optimization
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Negotiation, Active Listening, Drive Engagement, Value Propositions, Sales Presentations, Rapport Building, Persuasive Communication, Business Communication, Selling Techniques, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Recognizing Others, Communication, Communication Strategies, Greeting Customers, Customer Relationship Building, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Analytics, Statistics, Estimation, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks