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: Cross-Functional Collaboration, IT Management, Collaborative Software, Accountability, Team Oriented, Communication, Coordinating, Virtual Teams, Constructive Feedback, Drive Engagement, Editing, Stakeholder Engagement, Digital Communications, Peer Review, Business Strategies, Content Strategy, Business Acumen
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Budget Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Cost Management, Capital Budgeting, Risk Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Case Studies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Event-Driven Programming, Database Application, .NET Framework, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Maintainability, Application Development, Data Management, Business Logic, SQL, Data Validation, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Market Research, Strategic Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Case Studies, Market Intelligence, Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Strategy, Analysis, Product Marketing, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Invoicing, Accounting Software, Workflow Management, Payment Processing, Accounting Records, Data Entry, Business Process Automation, Tax Compliance, Document Management, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Financial Controls, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Brand Awareness, Planning, Brainstorming, User Feedback, Timelines, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Business Planning, Meeting Facilitation, HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer experience strategy (CX), Team Leadership, Project Planning, Looker (Software), Dashboard, Kanban Principles, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Trigonometry, Statistics, General Mathematics, Analysis, Graphing, Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Programming Principles, Business Mathematics, Business Logic, Algebra, Arithmetic, Problem Solving
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Logistics, Transportation Operations, Procurement, Inventory and Warehousing, Warehouse Management, Manufacturing Operations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Billing & Invoicing, Accounts Payable, Vendor Relationship Management, Vendor Management, Stakeholder Communications, Process Flow Diagrams, Workflow Management, Business Communication, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Payment Processing, Standard Operating Procedure, Document Management, Communication, Procedure Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Capital Budgeting, International Finance, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Income Statement, Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Balance Sheet, Behavioral Economics, Risk Management, Investments, Cash Flows, Mergers & Acquisitions, Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Account Management, Content Management, Microsoft 365, Process Optimization, Process Development, Strategic Thinking, Project Coordination, Project Management, Business Process, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Stakeholder Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Correlation Analysis, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Business Communication, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Sales Management, Sales, Statistics, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks