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: Reconciliation, Payment Processing, Payment Processing and Collection, Payment Systems, Data Mapping, Data Validation, Data Migration, Transaction Processing, Business Analysis, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Integrity, Financial Data, Gap Analysis, Commercial Banking, Financial Auditing, Banking, Retail Banking, Banking Services, Finance, Financial Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Security Awareness, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Patch Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Performance Reporting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Campaign Management, Data Presentation, Management Reporting, Performance Analysis, Marketing Operations, Business Reporting, Performance Measurement, Business Intelligence, Customer Insights, Return On Investment, Interactive Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Mergers & Acquisitions, Consolidation, Financial Reporting, Business Valuation, Accounting, Case Studies, Financial Accounting, Partnership Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Franchising, Financial Analysis, Compliance Reporting, Financial Statements, Technical Accounting, Decision Making, Intercompany Accounting, Auditing, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Social Media, Responsible AI, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Content Scheduling, Generative AI, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Ideation, AI literacy, Prompt Engineering, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Oracle Databases, Identity and Access Management, Performance Tuning, Data Modeling, Enterprise Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Persistence, Security Controls, Query Languages, Dashboard, Data Governance, Data Access, Business Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Security Management, Business Logic, Data Presentation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Process Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Mapping, Quality Management, Quality Monitoring, Workflow Management, Operational Excellence, Quality Management Systems, Change Management, Performance Measurement, Risk Management, Project Management
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Awareness, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing, Target Market, Marketing Management, Marketing Communications, Cross-Channel Marketing, Business Strategy, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Media Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Web Presence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Trend Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Benchmarking, Performance Analysis, Business Metrics, Commercial Lending, Performance Measurement, Lending and Underwriting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Non-Verbal Communication, Personal Development, Time Management, Composure, Business Writing, Personal Attributes, Teamwork, Active Listening, Writing, Oral Expression, Business Correspondence, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Stress Management, Communication, Planning, Behavior Management, Leadership, Public Speaking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visual Storytelling, Editing, Post-Production, Storytelling, Creativity, Content Creation, Experimentation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Automation, Market Intelligence, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Operations, Competitive Intelligence, Decision Intelligence, Customer Insights, Marketing Planning, Campaign Planning, AI Integrations, Competitive Analysis, Research Reports, Model Evaluation, Data Synthesis, Trend Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks