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.

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Strategic Decision-Making, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Executive Presence, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Influencing, Team Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Performance Management, Business Communication, Coaching, Active Listening, Empowerment, Strategic Communication, Culture Transformation
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, B2B Sales, Sales Presentations, Selling Techniques, General Sales Practices, Sales, Value Propositions, Peer Review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Presentations, Return On Investment, Decision Making, Business Priorities, Marketing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Marketing Communications, Business
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Management Training And Development, Coaching, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Discussion Facilitation, Performance Measurement, Professionalism, Expectation Management, Record Keeping, Team Management, Performance Improvement, Strategic Leadership, Human Resources, Business Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Reconciliation, Derivatives, Financial Trading, Banking, Capital Markets, Securities Trading, Futures Exchange, Financial Market, Front Office, Order Processing, Transaction Processing, Business, Risk Mitigation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Business Writing, Copywriting, Content Optimization, Recruitment, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Personal Development, Job Evaluation, Business Communication, Branding
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, Anthropic Claude, Writing and Editing, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Data Ethics, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Editing, Writing, Workplace inclusivity, Business Writing, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Presentation, Quantitative Research, Analytical Skills, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Estimation, Statistical Visualization, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, E-Commerce, Digital Media Strategy, Canva (Software), Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Marketing, Target Audience, No-Code Development, Google Gemini, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Branding, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Business Modeling, Business, Innovation, Client Services, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Investment Banking, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Banking, Market Liquidity, Commercial Banking, Risk Management, Transaction Processing, Bidding, Business Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Economics, Business
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Bank Regulations, Financial Regulation, Risk Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Portfolio Risk, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Regulations, Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Financial Market, Risk Management, Governance, Capital Markets, Legal Risk, Financial Systems, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Copywriting, Newsletters, Business Writing, Persuasive Communication, Customer Engagement, Content Performance Analysis, Writing, Driving engagement, Storytelling, Content Creation, Marketing Analytics, Content Marketing, Communication Strategies, Blogs, Lead Generation, Target Audience, Business Metrics, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Business Valuation, Portfolio Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Investment Management, Finance, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Market Data
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks