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: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Unit Testing, TypeScript, Test Script Development, Software Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), JavaScript Frameworks, Code Coverage, Test Automation, Test Case, Javascript
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, Technical Communication, New Product Development, Strategic Leadership, Technology Solutions, Engineering Management, Innovation, Organizational Development, Intellectual Property, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Technologies, Communication, Trend Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Commercialization, Emerging Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Trend Analysis, Financial Data, Microsoft Excel, Data Quality, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Synthesis, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis Software, Descriptive Statistics, Business Reporting, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Cash Flows, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Reporting, Accounting Records, General Ledger, Accounting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Sales Pipelines, Social Media Analytics, Social Media, Web Analytics, Sales, Digital Analysis, Marketing Channel, E-Commerce, Marketing, Growth Strategies, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Market Trend, Technical Analysis, Trend Analysis, Financial Trading, Market Dynamics, Graphing, Verification And Validation, Market Data
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulations, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Bank Regulations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Market, Derivatives, Securities (Finance), Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Credit Risk, Compliance Reporting, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Liquidation, Governance, Private Equity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Competitive Analysis, Content Optimization, Digital Marketing Tools, Performance Analysis, Web Analytics, Performance Measurement, Performance Management, Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Generative AI Agents, Sales, Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Email Automation, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management, Prioritization, Personalized Campaigns, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Calendar Management, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Quality Assurance, Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Verification And Validation, Quality Assessment, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Workflow Management, Project Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Peer Review, FinTech, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Financial Regulations, New Business Development, Constructive Feedback, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, New Product Development, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, User Centered Design, Usability, Systems Integration, Continuous Delivery, Systems Development, Devops Tools, Systems Analysis, System Implementation, Human Centered Design, Continuous Integration, Application Security, Information Systems, Software Development, CI/CD, Secure Coding, Security Testing, User Feedback, Database Management Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months