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 California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Mediation, De-escalation Techniques, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Problem Solving, Cooperation, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cucumber (Software), Software Testing, Selenium (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), JUnit, Verification And Validation, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Regression Testing, System Testing, Test Case, Software Development Tools, Testability, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Performance Testing, Development Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Web Analytics, Auditing, Content Strategy, WordPress, HTML and CSS, Content Management, Performance Improvement
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Data, Make.com, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Generative AI, Financial Controls, Financial Analysis, Finance, Billing & Invoicing, Financial Auditing, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Accounting, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Automation, No-Code Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Snowflake
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Model Context Protocol, Snowflake Schema, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Prompt Engineering, Embeddings, Model Evaluation, SQL, Unstructured Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Marketing Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Trend Analysis, Marketing Budgets, Marketing Strategies, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Reporting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Marketing, Descriptive Analytics, Performance marketing, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Performance Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Deepseek, Automation, DeepSeek API, OpenAI API, Agentic systems, Google Sheets
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Drive Engagement, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Ethics, Team Motivation, Teamwork, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Employee Engagement, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Motivational Skills, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Culture, Leadership Development, Stress Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Web Analytics, Content Strategy, Marketing, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, E-Commerce, Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Revenue Recognition, Financial Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Asset Management, Accounting, Cost Accounting, Cash Flows, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Sales Presentations, User Research, Problem Management, Customer Insights, New Product Development, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Growth Strategies, Delegation Skills, Business Management, People Management, Subcontracting, Recruitment, Employee Training, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks