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.

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Planning, Strategic Communication, Communication, Adaptability, Collaboration, Business Research, Negotiation, Leadership, Professionalism, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Market Research
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Data Structures, Scripting, Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Automation, Programming Principles, Business Process Automation, Data Manipulation, File Management, Back-End Web Development, Debugging, Application Deployment, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Payroll Processing, Cash Management, Reconciliation, Accounting Software, Accounting, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Productivity Software, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Strategic Communication, Portfolio Management, AI Enablement, Microsoft Excel, Record Keeping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Research, AI Product Strategy, Statistical Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Research Methodologies, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Research and Design, Research Reports, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research, Emerging Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Transaction Processing, Human Resources Software, Automation, Process Design, Scenario Testing, Web Applications, Social Media Management, Software Architecture, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Workflow Management, Brand Awareness, Market Analysis, Solution Design, Marketing Automation, Data Architecture, Data Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, File I/O, Data Wrangling, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Visual Basic (Programming Language), File Management, Automation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Science, Query Languages, Debugging, Performance Improvement, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Tool Calling, OAuth, AI Orchestration, Middleware, Generative AI Agents, Interoperability, API Gateway, Agentic Workflows, Software Development Tools, LLM Application, Application Programming Interface (API), Agentic systems, Authentications, Real Time Data, Data Persistence, Context Management, Business Logic, Software Testing, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Training, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Regulatory Requirements, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Operating Cost
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Wealth Management, Return On Investment, Regulatory Compliance, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Mapping, Graphic Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks