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: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Microsoft 365, Personalized Campaigns, AI powered creativity, Sales Enablement, Marketing Automation, Marketing Operations, Customer experience improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Business Process Automation, Compliance Management, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Business Process Automation, Software Development Tools, Robotics, Computing Platforms, Package and Software Management, User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Version Control, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Business Transformation, Workforce Management, Digital Transformation, IT Service Management, Technology Strategies, Human Resource Strategy, Managed Services, Operational Efficiency, Information Technology, Product Strategy, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Management, Organizational Change
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Procurement, Goal Setting, Overcoming Objections, Communication, Business Research, Oral Expression
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Commercialization, Mentorship, Case Studies, Public Policies, Investments, Resource Allocation, Program Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Risking, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Technology Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Nutrition Education, Compassion, Nutrition and Diet, Mindfulness, Meal Planning And Preparation, Habit Formation, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Sensory Systems Analysis, Chronic Diseases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Management, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Case Studies, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Management Systems, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Perl (Programming Language), Business, Statistical Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Integration, Data Structures, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Code Reusability, Software Documentation
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Intel
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, AI literacy, Automation, Responsible AI, B2B Sales
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Presentations, Creativity, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Innovation, Team Building, Creative Thinking, People Management, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Communication, Social Skills, Critical Thinking, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Test Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Development Testing, Test Case, Software Engineering Tools, Test Data, Code Coverage, Scenario Testing, Restful API, Mockups, Microservices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months