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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Online Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Management, Target Audience, Social Media Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Social Media Content, Campaign Management, Performance marketing, Data Ethics, Instagram, Digital Analysis
★ 4.6 (334) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Telecommunications, Network Protocols, Market Opportunities, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Systems, Cloud Deployment, Software-Defined Networking, Market Intelligence
★ 4.7 (630) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Python Programming
★ 4.5 (609) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft 365, Data Modeling, Data Science, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
★ 4.3 (269) · Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Management Training And Development, Constructive Feedback, Gap Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Professional Development, Performance Management, Cognitive flexibility, People Management, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Problem Solving, Follow Through, Leadership and Management, Expectation Management, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Accountability, Active Listening
★ 4.7 (347) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Visualization, Video Editing
★ 4.6 (313) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Communications, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Change Control, Agile Methodology, Project Implementation, Communication Planning, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Change Management, Scope Management, Project Planning
★ 4.6 (349) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Teamwork, Assertiveness, Business Communication, Communication, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness
★ 4.5 (581) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Target Audience, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, AI Enablement, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Communication, Brainstorming, Generative AI
★ 4.7 (332) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Risk Management, Market Analysis, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Investments, Equities, Market Dynamics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Decision Making
★ 4.5 (278) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Email Automation, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, Automation, AI Enablement, Workflow Management, Report Writing, Productivity, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Performance Reporting, Customer Support
★ 4.4 (494) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research Design, Data Quality, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Analysis, Data Validation, Data Management
★ 4.2 (777) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks