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.

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Analysis, Analytics, Business Modeling, Business Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Microsoft 365, Trend Analysis, Data Security, Data Entry, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Management, Productivity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Correlation Analysis, Technical Communication, Probability & Statistics, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Generative AI, Statistical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Workflow Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Automation, Automation, Applicant Tracking Systems, Test Tools, Process Improvement, Microsoft 365
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, Workflow Management, Data Warehousing, Data Processing, Google Cloud Platform, PySpark, Data Integration, Data Lakes, Data Quality, Serverless Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Innovation, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Manufacturing Operations, Workforce Management, Budget Management, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Change, Regulatory Requirements, Supply Chain Management, Change Management, Compliance Management, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Game Theory, Economic Development, Market Dynamics, Socioeconomics, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand, Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Production Planning, Critical Thinking, Resource Allocation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Devops Tools, Collaborative Software, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Secure Coding
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, Google App Engine, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Migration, Multi-Cloud, Digital Transformation, Microservices, Virtual Machines, Leadership and Management, Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Zoho Corporation
Skills you'll gain: Account Management, Sales Process, Process Mapping, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Retention, Sales, Sales Strategy, New Business Development, Organizational Structure, Upselling, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Engagement, Marketing Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Brand Strategy, Value Propositions, Performance Measurement, Customer Insights, Cross-Channel Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Incident Response, Data Security, Accountability, Compliance Management, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Data Access, Regulatory Requirements, Informed Consent
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours