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.
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Mapping, Graphic Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Business Reporting, Database Design, Data Lakes, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Security, Data Governance, Data Management, Performance Analysis, Solution Architecture, Governance, Analytics, Automation, Regulation and Legal Compliance
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Partnership Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Reporting, Specialized Accounting, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Statements, Tax Laws, Regulatory Requirements, Organizational Structure, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercial Laws
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Process, Project Management, Project Planning, Data Validation, Process Mapping, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Customer Insights, Statistical Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Professionalism, Communication Strategies, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Salesforce, Cloud-Based Integration, Operational Excellence, Data Integration, Amazon Web Services, Systems Integration, Strategic Partnership, Customer Service, Business Solutions, Business Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Responsible AI, Human Resources, People Analytics, Data Ethics, Applicant Tracking Systems, AI Enablement, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Workforce Development, Artificial Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medical Records, Billing, System Monitoring, Site Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Root Cause Analysis, Business Continuity Planning, Vulnerability Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Science, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Wrangling, Model Evaluation, Python Programming, SQL, GitHub
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Color Theory, Version Control, Typography, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Front-End Web Development, Image Quality, Web Applications, Animations, Web Content, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Management Training And Development, Leadership Studies, Business Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Empathy, Communication, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Team Motivation, Adaptability, Team Management, Resilience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Decision Making, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, New Business Development, Risk Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Spreadsheet Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks