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.

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Commercial Real Estate, Due Diligence, Property and Real Estate, Real Estate, Credit Risk, Commercial Lending, Business Valuation, Research Reports, Lending and Underwriting, Analysis, Reconciliation, Estimation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, IT Management, Operational Efficiency, IT Service Management, Contract Management, Information Technology, Risk Management Framework, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Governance, Operational Analysis, Service Management, Operational Excellence, Technology Solutions, Vendor Contracts, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hootsuite, Dashboard, Systems Integration, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, User Accounts, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Markov Model, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Health Informatics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Programming, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming, Probability Distribution, Computational Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Persuasive Communication, Tactfulness, Communication Strategies, Discussion Facilitation, Rapport Building, Empathy, Relationship Building, Concision, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Curiosity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Driving engagement, Social Media Content, Google Gemini, Social Media Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, ChatGPT, Marketing Automation, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Online Advertising, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Writing, Web Analytics and SEO, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Market Trend, Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Performance Measurement, Business Strategy, Market Opportunities, Performance Analysis, Business Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Gap Analysis, Variance Analysis, Business Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Month End Closing, Microsoft Excel, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting, Accruals, General Accounting, Timelines, Expense Management, Financial Auditing, Team Oriented, Reconciliation, Presentations, Process Mapping, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Procurement, Reconciliation, Billing & Invoicing, Invoicing, Billing, Workflow Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Order Management, Auditing, Audit Working Papers, Variance Analysis, Internal Controls, Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Communication, Internal Communications, Business Correspondence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Operational Efficiency, Transportation Operations, Business Operations, Resource Utilization, Operations, Process Optimization, Scheduling, Operations Management, Operational Performance Management, Resource Allocation, Project Schedules, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Analytical Skills, Resource Planning, Logistics Management, Timelines, Logistics, Finance, Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Campaigns, Campaign Management, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Email Automation, Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Advertising, Marketing Channel, Google Ads, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Budgets, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Performance Measurement, Google Analytics, Content Marketing, Brand Marketing, AI Enablement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Debugging, Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Serverless Computing, Amazon DynamoDB, API Gateway, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months