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: Process Mapping, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Management, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Process Optimization, Performance Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Control, Team Oriented, Statistical Process Controls, Team Building, Pareto Chart, Statistics, Customer experience improvement, Statistical Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Professional Networking, Time Management, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Music Performance, Music, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Relationship Management, Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Presentation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Integration, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Data Entry, File Management, Document Management, Data Management, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Project Management Software, Management Reporting, Cost Management, Project Accounting, Billing & Invoicing, Billing, Business Reporting, Financial Reporting, Expense Management, Payment Processing and Collection, Payment Processing, Business Administration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Information Technology Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, IT Infrastructure, Mainframe Technologies, System Monitoring, Data Loss Prevention, Operating Systems, Middleware
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Engineering, Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Waste Minimization, Product Lifecycle Management, Natural Resource Management, Systems Analysis, Environmental Policy, Process Analysis, Resource Utilization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Sales Presentations, Closing (Sales), Sustainable Business, General Sales Practices, Sales Training, Consultative Approaches, Communication Strategies, Sales, Strategic Communication, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Customer Relationship Building, Solution Sales Engineering, Negotiation, Account Management, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Digital Content
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Bookkeeping, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Small Business Accounting, Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, General Accounting, Accounting Records, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Reconciliation, Standard Accounting Practices, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, General Ledger, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Copywriting, Content Marketing, Blogs, Content Creation, Content Optimization, Target Audience, Driving engagement, Digital Content, Content Development and Management, Content Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content, Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Digital Marketing Institute
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Marketing, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Customer Analysis, Digital Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Performance Measurement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer experience strategy (CX), MarTech, Pay Per Click Advertising, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Investments, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Investment Management, Equities, General Finance, Securities Trading, Market Trend, Market Opportunities, Performance Analysis, Stock Rotation, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Investments, Futures Exchange, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Management, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Markov Model, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months