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: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Microsoft Azure, AI Security, Enterprise Application Management, Responsible AI, Active Directory, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AI Integrations, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Authorization (Computing), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Single Sign-On (SSO), User Accounts, Zero Trust Network Access
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Regression Testing, White-Box Testing, System Testing, Test Automation, Test Planning, Acceptance Testing, Test Engineering, Functional Testing, Test Case, Test Script Development, Test Tools, Software Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Code Coverage, Integration Testing, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Performance Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Security Testing
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Investments, Asset Management, Financial Market, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Finance, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Benchmarking, Variance Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Product Marketing, Value Propositions, Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Communication, Brand Strategy, Product Strategy, Content Marketing, Communication Planning, Promotional Strategies, Brand Management, Branding, Product Knowledge, Copywriting, Content Performance Analysis, Customer experience strategy (CX), Target Audience, Persona Development, Target Market, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Influencing, Accountability, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Leadership Development, Negotiation, Storytelling, Professional Development, Persuasive Communication, Follow Through, Constructive Feedback, Growth Mindedness, Stakeholder Communications, Trustworthiness, Communication, Performance Management, People Development, Performance Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, digital literacy, Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Shared Media, Safety and Security, Communication, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Event Management, Group Policy, Relationship Building, Content Scheduling, Web Presence, Information Privacy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Software, Software Engineering, Application Design, Prompt Engineering, Systems Engineering, Generative AI Agents, No-Code Development, Application Development, LLM Application, Product Requirements, Development Testing, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Software Testing, Verification And Validation, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, Generative AI, ChatGPT
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Culture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Planning, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Campaign Management, Data-Driven Marketing, User Feedback, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing, Performance Measurement, Marketing Design, Target Audience, Driving engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Video Production, Content Creation, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Social Media Strategy, Media Production, Social Media, Videography, Post-Production, Target Audience, Digital Publishing, Instagram, Performance Analysis, Driving engagement, Visual Storytelling, Ideation, Content Development and Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Quality Management, Backlogs, Project Closure, Team Management, Project Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Scoping, Team Leadership, Scope Management, Project Implementation, Initiative and Leadership, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Agile Software Development, Requirements Analysis, Change Management, Project Management, Organizational Change
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Crisis Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Teamwork, Organizational Leadership, Team Collaboration, Resilience, Team Oriented, Self-Motivation, Organizational Change, Resourcefulness, Employee Engagement, Recognizing Others, Team Management, Leadership Development, Change Management, Decision Making
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months