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 California, Santa Barbara
Skills you'll gain: Internal Controls, Financial Auditing, Auditing, Certified Public Accountant, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Auditors Report, Audit Planning, Public Accounting, Risk Analysis, External Auditing, Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Affairs, Client Services
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Sales Pipelines, Lead Generation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales Enablement, Dashboard, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sales, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Success Management, Customer Service, Business Reporting, Business Metrics, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Financial Forecasting, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Diagram Design, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Automation, Forecasting, Graphical Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Crisis Management, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Communication, Trustworthiness, Branding, Public Speaking, Brand Management, Storytelling, Professional Development, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media, Technology Strategies, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Peer Review, Writing, Constructive Feedback, AI literacy, Concision, Personal Attributes, Intercultural Competence, Editing, Proofreading, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Honesty
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Accountability, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Governance, AI literacy, AI Product Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Employee Performance Management, Performance Metric, Performance Improvement, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Analysis, Performance Appraisal, Accountability Frameworks, Performance Review, People Analytics, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Strategy, Accountability, Employee Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Continuous Improvement Process
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, NoSQL, Database Development, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Design, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, Software Development Tools, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Capacity Management, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Trustworthiness, Drive Engagement, Customer Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Oral Comprehension, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Needs Assessment, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Merchant Services, Return On Investment, Investments, Payment Systems, Transaction Processing, Payment Processing, Digital Assets, Tax, FinTech
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Peer Review, FinTech, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Financial Regulations, Oral Expression, New Business Development, Constructive Feedback, Financial Services, New Product Development, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Business Planning, Strategic Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Organizational Strategy, Growth Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Planning, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Marketing, Team Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks