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: AWS SageMaker, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon S3, Serverless Computing, Amazon Web Services, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Security, Data Security, Amazon Redshift, AWS Kinesis, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, Data Lakes, Data Storage, Business Intelligence Software, Databases, Apache Airflow, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Natural Language Processing, Theoretical Computer Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Liberal Arts, Artificial Neural Networks, Grammar, Computational Thinking, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, User Story, Project Management, Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Cost Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Backlogs, Risk Mitigation, Project Management Software, Scaled Agile Framework, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Analysis, Team Performance Management, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Controls, Scheduling, Project Estimation, Project Planning, Cost Estimation, Needs Assessment, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Management, Resource Allocation, Project Management, Budget Management, Resource Utilization, Timelines, Quality Management, Planning, Resource Management, Resource Planning, Estimation, Leadership and Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Conversion Funnel Analysis, Customer Retention, Target Market, Customer Advocacy, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Analysis, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Quantitative Research, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, Risk Analysis, Analytics, Financial Acumen, Investments, Asset Management, Performance Metric, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Security Controls, User Provisioning, Network Security, Data Access, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Grant Writing, Resource Allocation, Strategic Decision-Making, Grant Applications, Proposal Development, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Resource Management, Strategic Planning, Social Impact, Fundraising, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Innovation, Leadership
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Sales Strategy, Marketing Planning, Sales Process, Target Audience, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing Tools, Brand Strategy, Sales, Marketing Analytics, Branding, Business Metrics, Brand Management, Digital Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Employee Engagement, User Feedback, Performance Measurement, Microsoft 365, Performance Analysis, Business Research, Customer experience improvement, Customer Insights, Analysis, Customer Analysis, Market Research, User Research, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Branding, Organizational Strategy, Brand Management, Organizational Structure, Recruitment, Fundraising, Brand Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Acumen, Return On Investment, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Business Metrics, Financial Data, Entrepreneurial Finance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Small Business Accounting, Gross Profit, Operating Expense, Financial Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Asset Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks