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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Sustainable Business, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Oral Comprehension, Corporate Sustainability, Language Competency, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Vocabulary, Natural Resource Management, Advocacy, Language Learning, Grammar
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Contract Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Revenue Management, Technical Accounting, Property Accounting, Financial Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Accounting Systems, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting, Accounting and Finance Software, General Accounting, Finance, Intellectual Property
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Financial Trading, Risk Management, International Finance, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Risk Control, Market Data, Brokerage, Market Liquidity, Order Entry, Market Dynamics, Market Trend, Order Management, Market Share, Transaction Processing, Market Intelligence, Mechanics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Surveys, Google Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Intelligence, Keyword Research, Survey Creation, Product Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Prompt Engineering Tools, Competitive Analysis, Target Audience, Market Intelligence, Web Analytics, Product Strategy, Go To Market Strategy, Market Research, Content Strategy
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Financial Modeling, Management Reporting, Financial Planning, Corporate Finance, Data Storytelling, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Generative AI, Scenario Testing, Prompt Engineering, Risk Management, Microsoft Excel, Accrual Accounting, Stakeholder Management, Anomaly Detection, Data Visualization, Performance Stress Testing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Customer Data Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Customer experience improvement, Personalized Campaigns, Data Integration, Email Marketing, Web Analytics, Driving engagement, Data Governance, Digital Analysis, Performance Measurement, Data Storytelling, Data Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Return On Investment, Market Data, Investment Management, Financial Modeling, Scatter Plots, Decision Making, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Investments, Resource Allocation, Descriptive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Conversion Funnel Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Retention, Target Audience, Customer Success Management, Marketing Channel, Journey Mapping, Customer Engagement, Trend Analysis, Return On Investment, Cross-Channel Marketing, Performance Analysis, Marketing Budgets, Stakeholder Engagement, Paid media, Budgeting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Composure, Emotional Intelligence, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Decision Making, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Assertiveness, Behavior Management, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Communication, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Star Schema, Power BI, Real Time Data, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Business Logic, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning, Query Languages, Process Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Capture
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Assertiveness, Recognizing Others, People Development, Performance Management, Rapport Building, Team Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Verbal Communication Skills, Accountability Frameworks, Drive Engagement, Empathy, Active Listening, Team Building, Leadership, Communication, Communication Strategies, Trustworthiness, Professional Development, Empowerment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Service Recovery, Social Media Analytics, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Employee Engagement, Earned Media, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Complaint Resolution, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Drive Engagement, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months