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, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Microsoft Excel, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Modeling, Cash Flow Forecasting, Finance, Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Cash Management, Project Management, Mitigation, Analysis, Course Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Loans, FinTech, Lending and Underwriting, Payment Systems, Cyber Risk, Operational Risk, General Lending, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Interoperability, Risk Management, Financial Inclusion, Financial Regulation, Legal Risk, Derivatives, Key Management, Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Partnership Accounting, Equities, Financial Statement Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, General Accounting, Investments, Decision Making, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Project Performance, Business Risk Management, Project Controls, Risk Management Framework, Risk Control, Continuous Monitoring, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Risk Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Risk Mitigation, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Communication Planning, Project Management, Project Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Sustainable Business, Culture, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Oral Comprehension, Social Sciences, Language Learning, Environment, Literacy, Corporate Sustainability, Sociology, Community Development, Social Studies, Language Competency, Psychology, Verbal Communication Skills, Vocabulary, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Market Trend, Financial Trading, Market Dynamics, Market Data, Trend Analysis, Financial Market, Market Analysis, Securities Trading, Market Opportunities, Analysis, Decision Making, Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Consolidation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Banking Services, Lending and Underwriting, Commercial Banking, General Lending, Bank Regulations, Deposit Accounts, Banking, Loans, Consumer Lending, Retail Banking, Investments, Loan Origination, Payment Systems, Financial Inclusion, Financial Market, Customer Relationship Management, Investment Management, Wealth Management, Credit Risk, Tax Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership Studies, Diversity and Inclusion, People Management, Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Communication, Active Listening, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Psychological Evaluations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, AI Personalization, Data Storytelling, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Campaign Management, Customer Data Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data Presentation, Power BI, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Upselling, Customer Relationship Management, Personalized Campaigns, Cross-Channel Marketing, Performance Reporting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Campaign Planning, Email Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Financial Systems, FinTech, Financial Market, Big Data, Market Liquidity, Blockchain, Financial Services, International Finance, Financial Regulations, Financial Data, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Financial Regulation, Banking, Finance, Banking Services, Risk Management, Digital Transformation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Modeling, Property and Real Estate, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Commercial Real Estate, Revenue Recognition, Risk Analysis, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Construction, Investments, Finance, Market Dynamics, Analysis, Estimation, Benchmarking, Case Studies, Banking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Portfolio Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Investment Management, Bank Regulations, Portfolio Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Cash Management, Financial Market, Market Liquidity, Banking, Derivatives, Finance, Analysis, Performance Analysis, Decision Making, Analytics, Construction, Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months