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
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, User Story, Continuous Delivery, Persona Development, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Peer Review, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Product Development, Business Analytics, Persona (User Experience)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Finance, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Excel Formulas, Financial Modeling, Balance Sheet, Business Mathematics, Financial Management, Capital Budgeting, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Microsoft Excel, Loans
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Requirements, Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cloud Computing, Process Optimization, User Experience, Customer Service, Big Data, Data Security, Operational Efficiency, Marketing, Data Quality
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Access, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services, AI Enablement, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Model Deployment, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Business Metrics, Data Storytelling, Return On Investment, Model Evaluation, Dashboard, Performance Measurement, Business Valuation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), A/B Testing, Performance Analysis, Analysis, Product Management, Machine Learning, Financial Analysis, Business, Stakeholder Communications, Sample Size Determination, Power Electronics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Backlogs, Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Management, Release Management, Process Validation, Project Management, Data Validation, Project Planning, Prioritization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Negotiation, International Relations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Market Analysis, Marketing, Research Methodologies, Research, Business Research, Research Reports, Research Design, Competitive Analysis, Market Intelligence, Quantitative Research, Consumer Behaviour, Global Marketing, Market Trend, Surveys, Customer Analysis, Analytical Skills, Case Studies, Report Writing, Business Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Self-Awareness, Culture Transformation, Personal Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empowerment, Communication, Relationship Building, Ancient History, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Podcasting, Adobe Express, Media Production, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Creative Design, Storytelling, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks