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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Model Training, Machine Learning Software, Decision Tree Learning, Model Optimization, Regression Analysis
★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Investigation, Fraud detection, Specialized Accounting, Auditing, Litigation Support, Financial Auditing, Financial Accounting, Digital Forensics, Accounting, Legal Support, Report Writing, Employee Training, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Compliance Training, Case Studies, Business
★ 4.8 (24) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Calendar Management, Content Development and Management, Project Management Software, Content Creation, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Collaborative Software, Project Management, User Accounts, Marketing
★ 4.8 (14) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, User Accounts, Product Assortment, Account Management, E-Commerce, Social Media Management, Social Media, Merchandising, Payment Processing, Digital Publishing, Payment Systems
★ 3.9 (21) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Construction Inspection, Building Codes, Construction Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Stormwater Management, General Construction and Construction Labor, Structural Engineering, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Grading (Landscape), Public Works, Design Specifications, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Engineering Practices, Drafting and Engineering Design
★ 4.6 (31) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Capacity Planning, Operational Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Operations, Business Operations, Process Optimization, Business Metrics, Process Management, Business Process Management, Return On Investment, Customer Retention, Resource Utilization, Loss Prevention, Customer experience improvement
★ 4.6 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Mathematical Modeling, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Process Analysis, Data Literacy, Scenario Testing, Model Optimization, Open Source Technology
★ 4.3 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Application Development, API Testing, Java Programming, Web Development, Program Development, Application Frameworks, Software Testing, Test Case, Secure Coding, Development Environment, Model View Controller, Software Development Tools, UI Components, Data Access, Authentications, SQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Persistence, User Interface (UI)
★ 4.7 (19) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Analytics, Customer Engagement, Market Trend, Case Studies, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Brand Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Strategic Thinking, Web Presence, Strategic Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Analytical Skills, Continuous Monitoring
★ 4.9 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integration, Power BI, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Validation, Relational Databases, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Quality, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Security, Systems Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
★ 4.8 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), IT Management, Business Continuity, Data Security, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Audit Planning, Information Technology, Risk Management, Data Validation, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Data Governance, Technology Strategies, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Integrity, Project Risk Management, Auditing
★ 4.2 (26) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Product Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Security, Software Architecture, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Network Security, Product Management, Identity and Access Management, Technical Support, Product Support, Business
★ 4.6 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks