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: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Content Performance Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, Content Optimization, Generative AI, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Performance Measurement, Content Creation, Competitive Analysis, Semantic Web, Content Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Web Content, Content Marketing, Content Development and Management, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Strategy
★ 4.7 (47) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Agile Methodology, Product Roadmaps, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Project Performance, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Risk Management, Innovation, Auditing, Product Management, New Product Development, Team Leadership, Product Development, Leadership
★ 4.8 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Analytics, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Spatial Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Forecasting, Root Cause Analysis
★ 4.6 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Word, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation
★ 4.6 (41) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Leadership Studies, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Assurance, Leadership, Change Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Organizational Change
★ 4.4 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Virtual Teams, Meeting Facilitation
★ 4.2 (39) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Cash Flow Forecasting, Project Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Estimation, Corporate Finance, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel, Derivatives
★ 4.6 (88) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Technical Documentation, Document Management, Business Writing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Management, Business Communication, Business Development
★ 4.5 (62) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, AI powered creativity, Agentic systems, Workforce Management, Scalability, Workforce Planning, Solution Design, Automation, Prompt Engineering, Decision Making
★ 4.6 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Supervised Learning, Logistic Regression, Descriptive Analytics, Model Training, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning
★ 4.5 (75) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Literacy, Student Engagement, Storytelling, Empowerment, Mentorship, Case Studies, Content Creation, Persuasive Communication, Creativity, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking
★ 4.6 (61) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Deployment, Unit Testing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, AI Workflows, IBM Cloud, AI Integrations, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Business Metrics, Natural Language Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Continuous Monitoring, Data Science, Python Programming
★ 4.5 (62) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks