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: Stakeholder Communications, Slack (Software), Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Software, Email Automation, Stakeholder Analysis, AI Personalization, Project Coordination, Drive Engagement, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Workflow Management, Customer Engagement, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Podcasting, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Productivity Software, Content Strategy, Social Media, Content Marketing, Scheduling, Branding, Video Production
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Target Market, Product Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Statements, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Adaptability, Innovation, Fundraising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Marketing Channel, Project Finance, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, Financial Market, Technical Analysis, Derivatives, Statistical Analysis, Market Dynamics, Risk Analysis, Market Analysis, Trend Analysis, Performance Analysis, Probability Distribution, Behavioral Economics, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Continuous Delivery, User Story, Risk Management, Project Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Compliance Training, Compliance Reporting, Resource Utilization, Asset Management, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Service Level Agreement, Inventory Management, Supplier Management, Root Cause Analysis, Legal Risk, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Supplier Performance Management, Contract Review, Supplier Quality Management, Inventory Control Systems, Risk Mitigation, Data Entry, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Contract Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Control, Cost Reduction
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, Audit Working Papers, General Ledger, Auditing, Bookkeeping, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounts Payable, Workflow Management, Accounting Software, Document Management, Data Integrity, Accounting Systems, Record Keeping, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Receivable, Transaction Processing, Billing & Invoicing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, User Feedback, Case Studies, Data Quality, Research Design, User Research, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Sampling (Statistics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Empathy, Rapport Building, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Target Audience, Workplace inclusivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Presentations, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Active Listening, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Online Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Performance marketing, Campaign Management, Marketing Budgets, Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Data Presentation, A/B Testing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Return On Investment, Performance Reporting, Business Metrics, Presentations, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, AI Product Strategy, Customer Service, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, AI Enablement, Customer Data Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer and Client Support, Data Ethics, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, Customer Retention, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Customer Success Management, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months