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.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Risk Modeling, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Financial Market, Market Liquidity, Real Estate, Financial Modeling, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Microsoft 365, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Business Process Automation, Collaborative Software, Automation, Dashboard Creation, Application Development, Decision Making, Design Software, Power Electronics, Systems Integration, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Meditation & Breathwork, Stress Management, Habit Formation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Dashboard Creation, A/B Testing, Predictive Modeling, Data Validation, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Campaign Management, Web Analytics, Verification And Validation, Real Time Data, Management Reporting, Model Evaluation, Scheduling
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Growth Strategies, Experience Design, Data-Driven Marketing, Market Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Business Metrics, Entrepreneurial Finance, Target Audience, Financial Acumen, Target Market, Product Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Adaptability, Fundraising, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Mining, Model Evaluation, Dimensionality Reduction, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Analysis, Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Performance Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Case Studies, Performance Measurement, Applied Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Sales Prospecting, Selling Techniques, Overcoming Objections, Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Process, Sales Development, Sales Strategy, Sales Enablement, Sales Management, Sales Pipelines, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Operations, Lead Generation, Digital Brand Strategy, Negotiation, Business Ethics, Marketing Automation, Demand Generation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Team Building, Team Collaboration, Teamwork, Sprint Retrospectives, Cross-Functional Collaboration, User Feedback, Employee Surveys, Process Improvement, Discussion Facilitation, Document Management, Performance Analysis, People Analytics, Editing, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Business Research, Data Literacy, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Presentations, Problem Solving, Persuasive Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Audit Working Papers, Incident Management, Governance, Business Risk Management, Dashboard, Process Improvement, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Auditing, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, ISO/IEC 27001, Training Programs, Performance Reporting, Management Reporting, NIST 800-53, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Email Automation, Campaign Management, Campaign Planning, Workflow Management, Personalized Campaigns, Copywriting, Project Planning, Driving engagement, Branding, Target Audience, Peer Review, A/B Testing, Constructive Feedback, Analytics
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Telecommuting, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours