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.

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Collaborative Software, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cloud Management, Regulatory Compliance, Software As A Service, Cloud Security, Microsoft Copilot, Compliance Management, Governance
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Risk Management, Capital Markets, Credit Risk, Securities Trading, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Acumen, Commercial Lending, Financial Data, Corporate Finance, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis, Business Metrics, Competitive Analysis, Finance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Cost Control, Variance Analysis, Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Financial Planning, Data Storytelling, ChatGPT, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Market Share, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Quantitative Research, Trend Analysis, Market Research, Data Visualization, Market Data, Target Market, Performance Analysis, Analytical Skills, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Visualization Software, Business Development, Performance Measurement, Gap Analysis, Variance Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales Management, Sales Development, Gap Analysis, Decision Making, Sales, Account Strategy, Sales Prospecting, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Goal Setting, Sales Support, Customer Analysis, Prioritization, AI Integrations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Development Methodologies, Systems Development, Information Systems, Software Development, Project Management, Information Technology, Program Standards, Business Systems, Maintainability, Version Control, Management Information Systems, Software Development Tools, Software Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Cassandra, Operational Databases, Query Languages, Database Development, Data Maintenance, Data Modeling, Java Programming, Enterprise Application Management, Data Manipulation, Back-End Web Development, Distributed Computing, Data Access, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Program Development, Business Logic, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Data Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, Branding, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Global Marketing, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Communication, Personal Attributes, Self-Motivation, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Trustworthiness, Personal Development, Persuasive Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Honesty, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Composure, Public Speaking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Marketing Strategies, Product Promotion, Social Media Content, Driving engagement, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Web Presence, User Accounts, Customer Communications Management, Business Process Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Supply Management, Inventory Management, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Management, Inventory Control Systems, Inventory Control, Procurement, Vendor Management, Inventory Management System, Cost Reduction, Performance Measurement, Purchasing, Document Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Accounts Payable, Performance Analysis, File Management, Document Control, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months