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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Return On Investment, Finance, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, General Finance, Investment Management, Financial Management, Case Studies, Financial Statements, Risk Analysis, Corporate Finance, Balance Sheet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Data Processing, Systems Design, Data Pipelines, Data Infrastructure, Data Quality, Google Cloud Platform, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Resource Utilization, Big Data, Cloud Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Modeling, Pivot Tables And Charts, Digital Transformation, Real Time Data, Data Governance, Google Cloud Platform, Data Presentation, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Cloud Storage, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Exploratory Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Dashboard, Team Management, Project Management, User Accounts, Information Architecture
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Technologies, Containerization, Computer Networking, Digital Transformation, Cloud Platforms, Kubernetes, Microservices, Infrastructure Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Operational Efficiency, General Networking
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Web Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Customer Analysis, User Accounts, Social Media, E-Commerce
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Debugging, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Team Motivation, Agile Software Development, Team Leadership, Sprint Retrospectives, Kanban Principles, Team Building, Sprint Planning, Risk Analysis, Agile Product Development, Continuous Integration, Earned Value Management, Team Management, Backlogs, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Networking Hardware, Network Switches
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Operations, Operations Management, Technical Management, Marketing Management, Media Planning, Marketing Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Verbal Communication Skills, Supply Chain Management, Branding, Marketing Budgets, Supply Chain, Loyalty Programs, Business Operations, Presentations, Financial Forecasting, Brand Management, Forecasting
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Team Building, Relationship Building, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Willingness To Learn, Quick Learning, Cognitive flexibility
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks