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: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Market Liquidity, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Data Storytelling, Benchmarking, Financial Modeling, Verbal Communication Skills, Financial Data, Income Statement, Communication, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Trend Analysis
Intermediate · 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: Operational Analysis, Box Plots, Performance Analysis, Team Performance Management, Collaborative Software, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Collaboration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Analysis, Report Writing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Data Presentation, Test Tools, Virtual Teams, Communication Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, Amazon S3, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Virtual Networking, Multi-Cloud, Load Balancing, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Relational Databases, IBM Cloud, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Monitoring, Database Management, Architectural Design, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Accounting Software, Financial Reporting, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Project Accounting, Bookkeeping, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting, Small Business Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), General Accounting, Software As A Service, Expense Management, Order Management, Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Invoicing, System Configuration, Inventory Management System, Payment Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Heat Maps, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Customer Retention, Plot (Graphics), Timelines, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Systems Thinking, Analysis, Employee Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Branding, Storytelling, Production Planning, Brand Awareness, Logo Design, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Advertising Campaigns, Target Market, Content Creation, Customer experience improvement, Advertising, Marketing Design, Creative Design, Brand Management, Journalism, Creativity, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Emotional Intelligence, Business Planning, Productivity, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, User Research, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Content Marketing, Financial Analysis, Branding, Market Research, Social Media Strategy, Adaptability, Digital Marketing, Data Visualization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Sustainability Standards, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Human Capital, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Management, Employee Engagement, Systems Thinking, Supply Chain Management, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Presentations, Project Design, Product Development, Business Planning, Data Visualization, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Brainstorming, Business Priorities, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Brainstorming, User Accounts, Business Process Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Team Building
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours