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: Email Marketing, Campaign Management, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Marketing Operations, Timelines, Coordination, Performance Analysis, Asset Management, Process Management, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Internal Auditing, Auditing, Internal Controls, Internal Communications, Auditors Report, Compliance Auditing, Report Writing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Continuous Improvement Process, Presentations, Benchmarking, Governance, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Business Ethics, Fraud detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, User Feedback, Data Storytelling, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Market Research, Experience Design, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, User Centered Design, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, User Story, Project Management, Project Coordination, Agile Methodology, Work Breakdown Structure, Issue Tracking, Organizational Skills, Workflow Management, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Management, Sales Pipelines, Sales Development, Customer Data Management, Marketing Automation, Return On Investment, Salesforce, Data Management, Data Entry, Data Strategy, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Team Building, Project Coordination, Teamwork, Team Management, Workflow Management, Internal Communications, Delegation Skills, Communication Strategies, Resource Allocation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Safety Culture, Team Building, Employee Engagement, Empathy, Teamwork, Collaboration, Culture, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Financial Management, Securities Trading, Risk Management, Market Data, Capital Markets, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Equities, International Finance, Credit Risk, Cash Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Risk Management Framework, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, USB, Blockchain, Computer Hardware
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Presentations, Multimedia, Animations, Data Visualization, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Collaboration, Sales Presentations, Security Controls, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI), Graphics Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Typography, Canva (Software), Style Guides, Brand Strategy, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, Scalability, Marketing Design, Color Theory, Brand Management, Presentations, Design Elements And Principles, AI Enablement, Auditing, Asset Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Risk Mitigation, Cash Management, Capital Markets, Financial Systems, Market Liquidity, Risk Management, International Finance, Securities Trading, Banking, Investment Banking, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks