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.

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Value Propositions, Ideation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Project Design, Innovation, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Customer Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Adobe Photoshop, Creative Design, Typography, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Graphical Tools, Color Theory, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Adobe Creative Cloud
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Microsoft Azure, Decision Intelligence, AI literacy, Discussion Facilitation, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Decision Making, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Priorities, Business Requirements, Feasibility Studies, Requirements Analysis, Cost Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Governance, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, AI literacy, Model Evaluation, Risk Mitigation, Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Data Collection, Regulatory Requirements, Business, Business Strategy, Data Transformation, Business Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Depreciation, Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Operating Expense, Cash Flow Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Operational Analysis, Accounts Payable, Equities, Financial Data, Cash Flows, Case Studies
★ 5 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Credit Risk, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Valuation, Balance Sheet, Banking, Operational Efficiency, Risk Modeling, Bank Regulations, Financial Forecasting, Operating Expense, Finance, Income Statement, Depreciation
★ 5 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Performance marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Return On Investment, Web Analytics and SEO, Paid media, Cross-Channel Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Blogs, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Professional Development, Driving engagement, Social Media, Content Marketing, Web Presence, Business Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Brand Awareness, Content Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Relationship Building, Thought Leadership, Brand Marketing, Recruitment, Sales Prospecting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, AI Security, AI Workflows, Return On Investment, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Decision Intelligence, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Business Technologies, Organizational Skills, Business Analysis, Business
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Presentation, Proofreading, Data Visualization, Editing, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Productivity Software, Consolidation, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Financial Data, Trend Analysis, Data Entry, Diagram Design, Visual Basic (Programming Language)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Data Management, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Engineering Management, Decision Making, Leadership Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Leadership, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks