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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Financial Auditing, Excel Formulas, Version Control, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Model Evaluation, Risk Modeling, Change Control, Analysis, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Modeling, Case Studies, Performance Analysis, Technical Documentation, Performance Metric
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Operating Cost
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Customer Advocacy, Brand Loyalty, Competitive Analysis, Loyalty Programs, Customer Engagement, Advocacy, Brand Awareness, Thought Leadership, Shared Media, Promotional Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Company, Product, and Service Knowledge
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Time Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Delegation Skills, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Employee Onboarding, Prioritization, People Management, Business Management, Team Building, Performance Review, Performance Measurement, Employee Performance Management, Quality Management, Recruitment, Executive Recruitment
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Marketing Automation, Email Marketing, Regulatory Compliance, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Customer Data Management, Compliance Management, Compliance Auditing, Copywriting, Performance Analysis, Return On Investment, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Brand Management, Campaign Management, Editing, Customer Analysis, Data Cleansing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Human Resources, Talent Management, Performance Review, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Workplace inclusivity, Succession Planning, Employee Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Wealth Management, Tax Management, Portfolio Risk, Business Risk Management, Asset Management, Investments, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Real Estate, Market Liquidity, Derivatives, Insurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, User Experience Design, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Content Marketing, Keyword Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Planning, Customer Engagement, Target Audience
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Market Research, Survey Creation, Data Synthesis, Business Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Insights, Research Methodologies, Consumer Behaviour, Research Design, Product Development, Data Presentation, Product Strategy, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Professional Networking, Adaptability, Willingness To Learn, Self-Motivation, Cognitive flexibility, Collaboration, Curiosity, Resourcefulness, Communication, Empowerment, Mentorship, Personal Development, Organizational Change, Strategic Decision-Making, Emerging Technologies, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Marketing Analytics, Performance Analysis, Business Intelligence, Performance Measurement, Marketing Effectiveness, Web Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Marketing Strategies, Business Marketing, Customer Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Customer Insights, Process Improvement and Optimization, Performance Improvement, Gap Analysis, Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Process Improvement and Optimization, Performance Measurement, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks