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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Security Testing, Data Ethics, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Data Sharing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Awareness, Security Strategy, AI Product Strategy, Security Software, Generative AI
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design and Development, Marketing, Workflow Management, Business Planning, E-Commerce, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Branding, Invoicing, Customer Relationship Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Variance Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Spanish Language, Language Competency, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management, Data Visualization, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analysis, Performance Metric
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Test Automation, Test Script Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Case, Restful API, Software Testing, Configuration Management, Java Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Copywriting, AI Workflows, Blogs, Content Creation, Target Audience, Writing and Editing, Social Media Content, Business Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Content Marketing, Marketing Channel, Target Audience, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Business Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, HR Tech, Human Resource Policies, People Analytics, Employee Engagement, Workforce Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Compensation Management, Employee Retention, Safety Culture, Legal Risk, Labor Law, Environment Health And Safety, Organizational Leadership, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Culture Transformation, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Excellence, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Cost Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Benchmarking, Team Oriented, Employee Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

UBITS
Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Closing (Sales), Consultative Selling, Negotiation, Retail Sales, Sales Presentation, Overcoming Objections, Stakeholder Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Accountability, Value Propositions, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Development, Customer Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, New Business Development, Personal Development, Initiative and Leadership
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Market Analysis, Process Design, Cost Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks