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: Apache Kafka, Data Transformation, Real Time Data, Fraud detection, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, PySpark, Operational Databases, Performance Tuning, Grafana, Disaster Recovery, Data Architecture, Prometheus (Software), Data Integrity, Data Processing, Data Governance, Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, System Monitoring, Docker (Software)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Communication, Influencing, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening, Behavioral Economics, Strategic Communication, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Assertiveness, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Tax Preparation, Tax Returns, Income Tax, Payroll Tax, Tax, Tax Laws, Payroll, Revenue Recognition, Expense Management, Compensation and Benefits
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Online Advertising, A/B Testing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Web Analytics, Digital Advertising, Facebook, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Return On Investment, Performance Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Organizational Leadership, Coaching, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Change, Personal Development, Leadership, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Positivity, Change Management, People Development, Mindfulness, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Payroll Processing, Payroll, Payroll Systems, Benefits Administration, Human Resources Software, Business Reporting, Workflow Management, Workforce Management, Business Process, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Structure, Data Entry, Data Maintenance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Modeling, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Dashboard, Data Transformation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Deployment, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Management Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Recognizing Others, Team Motivation, Tactfulness, Performance Review, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Staff Management, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Creativity, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Blogs, Content Development and Management, Content Management, Web Design, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Public Relations
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Risk, AI Security, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Business Continuity Planning, Enterprise Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Business Planning, Accident Prevention, Teaching, Family Support, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Business, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, User Experience, Product Development, Marketing Strategies, Target Market, Market Research, Business Strategy, Sales Strategy, Brand Strategy, A/B Testing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months