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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Advertising, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Ideation, Marketing, Graphical Tools, Organizational Skills, Design Software, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, General Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Business Reporting, Small Business Accounting, Management Accounting, Partnership Accounting, Business, Budgeting, Financial Management, Stakeholder Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Expense Reports, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Development Tools, No-Code Development, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, UI/UX Strategy, Application Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Business Ethics, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Governance, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Accountability, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Credit Risk, Investment Management, Investments, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Securities Trading, Portfolio Risk, Risk Analysis, Finance, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Mortgage Loans, Cash Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), SQL, Query Languages, Python Programming, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Data Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Event Planning, Customer Engagement, Marketing, Storytelling, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Corporate Strategy, Global Marketing, Brand Management, Strategic Communication, Digital Marketing, Sustainability Reporting, Contract Management, E-Commerce, Customer experience improvement, Virtual Teams, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Theory, Blockchain, Cross Platform Development, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ideation, AI powered creativity, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Productivity, AI literacy, Database Development, Document Management, Generative AI, Database Management, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management, Content Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Marketing Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, A/B Testing, Campaign Planning, Promotional Materials, Promotions and Campaigns, Design Strategies, Campaign Management, Logo Design, Data-Driven Marketing, Email Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Branding, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Experience Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, SQL, Microsoft SQL Servers, Databases, Database Systems, Business Intelligence, Transact-SQL, Business Reporting, Data Access
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Design, Canva (Software), Layout Design, Digital Design, Information Architecture, Browser Compatibility, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Interoperability, Design Elements And Principles, Quality Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Financial Reporting, Financial Data, Business Reporting, Financial Statements, Business Intelligence, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours