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.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Product Roadmaps, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management, Digital Transformation, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Competitive Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Market, Investment Management, Capital Budgeting, Performance Analysis, Market Analysis, Business Strategy, Financial Forecasting, Business Economics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Incident Management, Remote Access Systems, Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Software, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Telecommuting, Infrastructure Security
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Strategic Sourcing, Document Management, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Procurement, Business Writing, Cost Benefit Analysis, Vendor Management, Business Communication, Market Research, Cost Management, Risk Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Workflow Management, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Contract Compliance, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Legal Technology, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, AI Workflows, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Compliance Management, Automation, Legal Strategy, AI Enablement, Electronic Discovery, Productivity Software, Regulatory Requirements, Governance, Research, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Resource Management, Influencing, Organizational Effectiveness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Leadership Development, Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Partnership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Enterprise Security, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Service Level Agreement, Inventory Management, Supplier Management, Root Cause Analysis, Legal Risk, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Supplier Performance Management, Contract Review, Supplier Quality Management, Inventory Control Systems, Risk Mitigation, Data Entry, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Contract Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Control, Cost Reduction
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Project Schedules, Diagram Design, Data Visualization, Project Management, Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Video Editing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Facebook, Content Creation, Advertising, Animations, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Systems, Financial Reporting, Derivatives, Price Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Accounts Receivable, Account Management, Customer Analysis, Accounting, Accounting Records, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Sales Presentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks