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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Expense Management, Cost Management, Billing, Dashboard, Billing Systems, Accounting and Finance Software, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Resource Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Import/Export, Microservices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Quality Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Change, Change Management, Descriptive Statistics, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Measurement, Business Priorities, Statistical Analysis, Process Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, User Accounts, Creative Design, Color Theory
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Financial Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Financial Forecasting, Generative AI, Automation, Process Optimization, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Financial Acumen, Simulation and Simulation Software, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Financial Reporting, Financial Planning, Code Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Systems Engineering, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Business Leadership, Process Driven Development, Unified Modeling Language, Backlogs, Scalability, Engineering Management, Organizational Change, Waterfall Methodology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Miro AI, Customer Engagement, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, No-Code Development, Customer experience improvement, Email Automation, Customer Service, Customer Analysis, Automation, Generative AI, Customer Data Management, Customer Communications Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Support, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Customer and Client Support, Agentic systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Brand Awareness, Photo Editing, Advertising
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Scope Management, Resource Planning, Change Control, Requirements Management, Resource Allocation, Budget Management, Stakeholder Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Social Media, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management, Business Communication, Customer Communications Management, Drive Engagement, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Lean Methodologies, Business Transformation, Workflow Management, Organizational Change, Sprint Retrospectives, Waterfall Methodology, Process Mapping, Continuous Improvement Process, Prioritization, Requirements Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Talent Management, Organizational Change, Cloud Computing, Business Transformation, People Management, Digital Transformation, Google Cloud Platform, Innovation, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, SQL, Database Development, Procedure Development, Database Management Systems, Query Languages
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours