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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Persona Development, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI Agents, Marketing Design, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Ideation, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Content, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object-Relational Mapping, Java, Application Servers, Middleware, Application Deployment, Data Persistence, Event-Driven Programming, Enterprise Application Management, Server Side, Context Management, Business Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Strategy, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Process Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Structure, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Making, Technology Roadmaps
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Adaptability, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Portfolio Management, Agile Project Management, Project Performance, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Risk Management, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Timelines, Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Data Visualization, Workflow Management, Dependency Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Strategy, Product Management, Product Marketing, Case Studies, Market Data, Organizational Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Risk Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Risk Management, R Programming, Data Transformation, Machine Learning Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Education and Training, Smart Goals, Community Health, Train The Trainer, Patient Education And Counseling, Educational Materials, Health Education, Adult Education, Needs Assessment, Planning, Supervision
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Storytelling, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Facebook, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Materials
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Debugging, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsible AI, Development Environment, AI Enablement, Integrated Development Environments, API Testing, Application Development, Application Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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