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.

Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, International Finance, Banking, Banking Services, Financial Trading, Reconciliation, Financial Market, Market Analysis, Corporate Finance, Investments, Financial Services, Financial Analysis, Underwriting, Market Research, Risk Management Framework, Derivatives, Finance, Corporate Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Banking Services, Bank Regulations, Commercial Lending, Banking, Project Finance, Customer Service, Cash Management, Client Services, Financial Regulation, General Lending, Financial Inclusion, Loans, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Regulations, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Working Capital, Customer experience strategy (CX)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Consultative Approaches, Consulting, People Analytics, Employee Coaching, Active Listening, Anthropic Claude, Rapport Building, Project Scoping, ChatGPT, Overcoming Objections, Needs Assessment, Data Storytelling, Requirements Elicitation, Stakeholder Management, AI Personalization, Expectation Management, Problem Solving, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Commercial Lending, Commercial Banking, Banking, Banking Services, Lending and Underwriting, Consumer Lending, Bank Regulations, General Lending, Credit Risk, Retail Banking, Loan Origination, Loans, Financial Systems, Deposit Accounts, Financial Regulation, Mortgage Loans, Export Control, International Finance, Financial Regulations, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Market Trend, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Financial Trading, Portfolio Management, Financial Forecasting, Market Dynamics, Trend Analysis, Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Market Analysis, Risk Analysis, Probability & Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Market Trend, Market Data, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Market Analysis, Risk Control, Trend Analysis, Order Entry, Order Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Auditing, Compliance Auditing, Bank Regulations, Banking, Cash Control, Financial Auditing, Internal Controls, Cash Handling, Variance Analysis, Financial Controls, Auditors Report, Commercial Banking, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Commercial Lending, Fraud detection, Internal Auditing, Banking Services, Operational Risk, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Macros, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Transformation, Data Processing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, De-escalation Techniques, Communication Strategies, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Communication, Composure, Empathy, Relationship Management, Professionalism, Lifelong Learning, Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Internal Auditing, Internal Controls, Auditing, Financial Auditing, Financial Controls, Compliance Auditing, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Financial Reporting, Governance, Fraud detection, Risk Control, Compliance Reporting, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Professional Networking, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Applicant Tracking Systems, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Recruitment Strategies, Relationship Building, Talent Acquisition, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Talent Pipelining, Full Cycle Recruitment, Drive Engagement, Talent Sourcing, Branding, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months