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 Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Team Building, Relationship Building, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Willingness To Learn, Quick Learning, Cognitive flexibility
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Governance, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Data Strategy, Process Mapping, Performance Improvement, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Agile Project Management, Business Intelligence, Data Infrastructure, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Business Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, CI/CD, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Automation, JUnit, Test Data, Unit Testing, Test Case, Regression Testing, Web Development Tools, Test Script Development, Software Testing, Javascript, Browser Compatibility, Scripting, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Concision, Business Writing, Grammar, Storytelling, Organizational Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Alteryx, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Preprocessing, Workflow Management, Data Literacy, Project Schedules, Data Visualization, Scheduling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Automation, Exploratory Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Export Control, Tax Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Tax Laws, Tax Management, Commercial Laws, Economics, Document Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Supervised Learning, NumPy, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Dimensionality Reduction, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Scatter Plots, Statistical Visualization, Python Programming, Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Experience Design, Usability, Layout Design, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Persona Development, Information Architecture, Web Design, Design, Color Theory
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Active Directory, Real Time Data, Zero Trust Network Access, Serverless Computing, Cloud Solutions, Identity and Access Management, Data Integration, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Governance, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Solution Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Networking
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Enterprise Security, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Collaboration, Professional Networking, Leadership and Management, Professionalism, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership, Business Leadership, Relationship Building, Branding, Personal Attributes, Goal Setting, Mentorship, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Systems Analysis, Database Design, Business Process Modeling, Process Flow Diagrams, System Testing, Process Mapping, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Development Testing, Data Management, System Design and Implementation, Software Design Documents, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months