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: Performance Tuning, Operational Databases, Database Administration, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Debugging, Scripting Languages
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Generative AI, Regulatory Requirements, Governance, Information Privacy, Social Studies, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Contract Review, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, Risk Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Software Testing, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Test Planning, Human Centered Design, Technical Communication, User Experience Design, User Research, UI/UX Research, User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Stakeholder Engagement
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Regression Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Plot (Graphics), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Data Import/Export, Machine Learning Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Reconciliation, Tax Compliance, Specialized Accounting, Income Tax, Income Statement, Technical Accounting, Corporate Tax, Balance Sheet
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Operational Analysis, Risk Management, Accounting, Compensation Management, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Finance, Performance Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Risk Mitigation, Security Strategy, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Auditing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Financial Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Financial Forecasting, Generative AI, Automation, Process Optimization, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Financial Acumen, Simulation and Simulation Software, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Financial Reporting, Financial Planning, Code Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Self Service Technologies, Automation, Setting Appointments, AI Workflows, Calendar Management, Prompt Engineering, Customer Service, Customer Inquiries, Customer Communications Management, Scheduling, Dental Care, Greeting Customers
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Team Building, Generative AI, Team Oriented, Customer experience improvement, Automation, Customer Service, AI Enablement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Data Management, Business Ethics, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Social Skills, Employee Coaching, Team Building, Leadership Development, Leadership, Team Management, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Professional Development, Empathy, Motivational Skills, Self-Motivation, Active Listening, Adaptability, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months