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: Banking Services, Banking, Commercial Banking, Bank Regulations, Lending and Underwriting, Retail Banking, Credit Risk, Commercial Lending, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Consumer Lending, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Loan Origination, Regulatory Requirements, Securities (Finance), Loan Documentation, Loans, Payment Processing and Collection, Deposit Accounts
★ 5 (14) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Writing, Business Writing, Writing and Editing, Professionalism, Strategic Communication, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Web Content, Web Design, Information Architecture, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, PySpark, Data Pipelines, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Apache Hive, Data Processing, Data Storage, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Scalability, Data Management, File Systems, Data Science, Data Transformation, Information Technology, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Analytics, Statistics, Estimation, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Workflow Management, Process Design, Customer Service, Customer Support, Customer Engagement, Generative AI, Customer Communications Management, Emotional Intelligence, Customer Success Management, OpenAI, Salesforce, Customer Data Management, Customer Relationship Management, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Analysis, No-Code Development, De-escalation Techniques, Surveys, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, LangChain, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Context Management, Data Persistence, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Email Automation, Order Management, UI Components, Payment Processing, Data Validation, Order Processing, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design and Development, Search Engine Optimization, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, React.js, E-Commerce, Order Delivery, Web Analytics and SEO, PostgreSQL, Credit/Debit Card Processing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Market Intelligence, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Qualitative Research, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Trend Analysis, Market Research, Data Ethics, Power BI, LinkedIn, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, R Programming, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Presentation, Proofreading, Data Visualization, Editing, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Productivity Software, Consolidation, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Financial Data, Trend Analysis, Data Entry, Diagram Design, Visual Basic (Programming Language)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Accruals, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), User Accounts, Payroll Reporting, Record Keeping, Payroll Systems, Payroll Tax, Accounting Records, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Ledgers (Accounting), Reconciliation, Merchant Services, Accounting Software, Payroll, Vendor Relationship Management, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Payroll Administration, Bookkeeping
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Visual Storytelling, Graphical Tools, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours