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.

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Strategic Decision-Making, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Executive Presence, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Influencing, Team Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Performance Management, Business Communication, Coaching, Active Listening, Empowerment, Strategic Communication, Culture Transformation
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Change Control, Project Performance, Performance Reporting, Risk Analysis, Vendor Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Quality Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Cost Management, Supplier Performance Management, Scope Management, Risk Control, Change Requests, Procurement, Contract Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statements
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy, Overcoming Objections, Business Transformation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Agile Product Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Product Management, Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Product Development, Digital Transformation, Leadership, Customer experience improvement, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Specialized Sales, Sales Strategy, Sales, B2B Sales, Go To Market Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, New Business Development, Sales Process, Sales Pipelines, Value Propositions, Marketing Psychology, Customer Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Product Knowledge, Business Strategy, Marketing Channel, Target Audience, Target Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Marketing Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, B2B Sales, Sales Presentations, Selling Techniques, General Sales Practices, Sales, Value Propositions, Peer Review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Presentations, Return On Investment, Decision Making, Business Priorities, Marketing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Marketing Communications, Business
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Tax Management, Sales Tax, Tax Compliance, Tax Preparation, Tax, Tax Planning, Transaction Processing, Construction Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Tax Laws, Claims Processing, Accounting, Technical Accounting, Contract Accounting, Finance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Market Data, Financial Services, Insurance, Financial Analysis, Insurance Policies, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Financial Market, General Finance, Investments, Market Analysis, Asset Management, Equities, Performance Analysis, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Strategic Decision-Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Specialized Accounting, Operating Cost, Cost Management, Accounting Records, General Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

British Standards Institution
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Risking, AI Security, Regulatory Compliance, AI Enablement, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Artificial Intelligence, Management Training And Development, Risk Management, Data Management, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Communication Strategies, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Management Training And Development, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Studies, People Development, Negotiation, Organizational Development, Team Oriented, Staff Management, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Team Motivation, Communication, Self-Motivation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks