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.

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Personal Development, Resilience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Financial Services, FinTech, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Transaction Processing, Cryptography, Systems Architecture, Business Process Automation, Innovation, Healthcare 5.0, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Dashboard, Marketing Automation, Data Integrity, Verification And Validation, Workflow Management, Marketing Analytics, Data Maintenance, Data Quality, Automation, Reconciliation, Data Governance, Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Communications, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Investments, Budgeting, Risk Management, Goal Setting, Cash Management, Finance, Smart Goals, Insurance, Financial Management, Credit Risk
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Adaptability, Innovation, Problem Solving, New Product Development, Customer Analysis, Decision Making, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Application, Application Design, SQL, User Interface (UI), User Requirements Documents
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Mediation, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Cooperation, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Email Automation, Vibe coding, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Sales Process, Marketing Automation, HubSpot CRM, Sales Enablement, Sales Pipelines, Software As A Service, Sales Development, Lead Generation, Business Development, Prompt Engineering, New Business Development, Application Deployment, Campaign Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, USB, Threat Modeling, Model Deployment, Electronic Hardware, CI/CD, Security Engineering, Routing Protocols, Electronics Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Verification And Validation, Design Software, Technical Design, Differential Equations, Business Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Google Cloud Platform, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Engineering, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Computing Architecture, Load Balancing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Firewall, Cloud Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Search Engine Optimization, Customer Acquisition Management, Account Strategy, Keyword Research, Outbound Calls, Sales Prospecting, Upselling, Web Analytics and SEO, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Marketing, Target Market, Content Creation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks