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: Project Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Finance, Revenue Forecasting, Income Statement, Cost Estimation, Capital Expenditure, Corporate Finance, Operating Cost, Analysis, Banking, Decision Making, Forecasting, Project Performance, Estimation, Planning, Market Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Learning, Language Competency, Grammar
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Histogram, Box Plots, Statistical Methods, Plot (Graphics), Scatter Plots, Statistics, Data Presentation, Graphing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Cost Control, Cash Management, Operating Budget, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fiscal Management, Cash Flows, Cost Management, Production Planning, Operating Cost, Cost Accounting, Financial Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Validation, Auditing, Data Quality, Excel Formulas, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Statistical Reporting, Business Reporting, Microsoft Office, Data Manipulation, AI Orchestration, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Acumen, Balance Sheet, Financial Data, Forecasting, Income Statement, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Financial Modeling, Analytical Skills, Cash Flow Forecasting, General Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Change Management, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Political Sciences, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Technology Strategies, Knowledge Transfer, Decision Making, Persona (User Experience)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Presentations, Benchmarking, Financial Statement Analysis, Sales Presentations, Strategic Communication, Organizational Structure, Financial Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Financial Statements, Data Integration, Financial Acumen, Market Analysis, Data Storytelling, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Planning, Data Visualization, Business Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Account Management, Sales Management, Account Strategy, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Strategy, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Training, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Budgeting, Sales Presentation, Selling Techniques, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Forecasting, Client Services, Strategic Marketing, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Communication Planning, Team Management, Project Management, Team Building, Resource Management, People Management, Staff Management, Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Project Coordination, Leadership and Management, Conflict Management, Drive Engagement, People Development, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Project Controls
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Security Management, IT Management, Cryptography, Governance, Cyber Governance, Business Continuity, Incident Response, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Incident Management, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, Supplier Management, Supplier Risk Management, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, IT Service Management, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Research, Writing, Report Writing, Research Reports, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, Writing and Editing, Planning, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Style Guides, Descriptive Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months