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: Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Microsoft Excel, Accounting and Finance Software, Standard Accounting Practices, Spreadsheet Software, Data Quality, Data Maintenance, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Personalization, Agentic systems, Sales Training, Competitive Intelligence, Sales Management, Generative AI Agents, Sales Strategy, Sales, Personalized Campaigns, Customer Analysis, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management, Real Time Data, Proposal Writing, Automation, Customer Insights, Proposal Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Operating Budget, Budget Management, Financial Data, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Financial Planning, Finance, Cash Management, Equities, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Distributed Computing, Service Oriented Architecture, Application Development, Web Services, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Case Studies, Value Propositions, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Overcoming Objections, Marketing Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Security Management, Risk Analysis, Security Strategy, Information Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Services, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Regulation, Business Continuity, Business Continuity Planning, Digital Assets
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

FAIR Institute
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Legal Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Analysis, Security Management, Risk Management, Safety Culture, Computer Security Awareness Training, Regulatory Compliance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Risk Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, AI literacy, Compliance Management, Operational Risk, Accountability, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Business Reporting, Responsible AI, Storytelling, Report Writing, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Presentations, Financial Reporting, Generative AI, Financial Data, Technical Communication, Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Strategic Communication
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Drupal, Content Management Systems, Content Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Content Development and Management, Business Analysis, Web Design and Development, UI Components, Blogs, Driving engagement, Application Deployment, Portfolio Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Optimization, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Content, Marketing Design, Web Analytics and SEO, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Social Media, Style Guides, Content Marketing, Marketing Materials, Journey Mapping, Branding, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Auditing, Sales Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Ability To Meet Deadlines, Mental Concentration, Stress Management, Goal Setting, Self-Motivation, Habit Formation, Timelines, Persistence, Planning, Motivational Skills, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Productivity, Disaster Recovery, Tenacity, Cognitive flexibility, Prioritization, Self-Discipline, Meditation & Breathwork
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months