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: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), IT Management, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Audit Planning, Information Technology, Risk Management, Information Systems Security, Data Validation, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Data Governance, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Auditing, Data Integrity, Personally Identifiable Information, Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Data Analysis, OpenAI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Analytics, Content Creation, Prompt Engineering, Content Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Business Intelligence, Customer Support, Customer experience improvement, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Data Warehousing, Data Security, Data Visualization Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Excel Formulas, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Customer Analysis, Business Strategy, Marketing Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Target Market, Consumer Behaviour, Needs Assessment, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Plan Execution, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Loans, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Market Data, Derivatives, Portfolio Risk, Financial Regulation, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Bank Regulations, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Risk Management, Financial Data, Financial Services, Portfolio Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Portfolio Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), No-Code Development, Microsoft 365, UI Components, Development Environment, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Content Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Management Software, Program Management, Responsible AI, Planning, Engineering Management, Generative AI, Timelines, Engineering Software, Risk Analysis, Resource Management, Prompt Engineering, Analytics, Stakeholder Communications, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Enterprise Architecture, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Quality Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Hardening, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Remote Access Systems, Systems Architecture, Data Security, Information Assurance, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Overcoming Objections, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Team Management, Constructive Feedback, Workplace inclusivity, Discussion Facilitation, Communication, Team Leadership, Empathy, Stakeholder Engagement, Assertiveness, Persuasive Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months