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.

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, C# (Programming Language), Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Storage, Microservices, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Distributed Computing, Cloud Services, Event-Driven Programming, Communication, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Labor Relations, Sustainable Development, International Relations, World History, Global Marketing, Behavioral Economics, Innovation, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Market Opportunities, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Risk Modeling, Supply Chain, FinTech, Financial Services, Finance, Investments, Stakeholder Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Marketing Channel, Digital Transformation, Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing, Customer Advocacy, Promotional Strategies, New Product Development, Price Negotiation, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Sales Development, Growth Mindedness, Oral Expression, Lead Generation, Time Management, Active Listening, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Enthusiasm, Constructive Feedback, Consultative Selling, Verbal Communication Skills, Prospecting and Qualification, Inside Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Sales, Cultural Diversity, Interviewing Skills, Salesforce, Storytelling
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Workforce Planning, Professional Development, Productivity, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment, Technical Management, Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Innovation, Personal Development, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Action Oriented, Creative Problem-Solving, Community Development, Visionary, Proactivity, Corporate Sustainability, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Planning, Business
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Forecasting, Critical Thinking, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Strategic Leadership, AI Enablement, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Storytelling, Thought Leadership, Scenario Testing, Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Probability & Statistics
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Innovation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, People Management, Business Transformation, Virtual Teams, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Telecommuting, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Performance Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Business Analysis, Financial Data, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Financial Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Governance, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Enterprise Security, Data Governance, Authorization (Computing), Multi-Factor Authentication, User Accounts, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks