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: Bookkeeping, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Accounting Records, Ledgers (Accounting), Cash Management, Cash Flows, General Accounting, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Record Keeping, Financial Statements, Equities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Auditing, Data Storytelling, Bookkeeping, Financial Controls, Financial Reporting, Dashboard Creation, Performance Reporting, Dashboard, Auditing, Ledgers (Accounting), Management Reporting, Process Improvement, Business Reporting, Financial Data, Data Visualization, Business Process Management, Process Analysis, Internal Controls, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Variance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Real Time Data, Performance Tuning, Microsoft Azure, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Power BI, Apache Spark, Data Governance, Business Analytics, SQL, Data Management, Workflow Management, Data Science, Security Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Warehouse Management, Application Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Excel Macros, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Microsoft Windows, Productivity Software, Security Controls, Collaboration, Data Security, Technical Documentation, Productivity, Report Writing, Writing, Editing, Writing and Editing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Content, Business Writing, Business Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Controls, Internal Controls, Financial Auditing, Reconciliation, Risk Control, Auditing, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Standard Operating Procedure, Process Analysis, Compliance Auditing, Internal Auditing, Accountability, Gap Analysis, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Transaction Processing, Business Workflow Analysis, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Leadership, Mediation, Leadership Development, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Leadership, Relationship Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Strategic Decision-Making, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Influencing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Risk Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Analysis, Capital Expenditure, Portfolio Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Operating Budget, Investments, Asset Management, Return On Investment, Smart Goals, Financial Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Equities
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Context Management, Cloud Services, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Continuous Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Configuration Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Insurance, Insurance Policies, Contract Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Specialized Accounting, Financial Accounting, Risk Management, Derivatives
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks