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: People Analytics, Excel Formulas, Data Storytelling, Report Writing, Performance Metric, Human Resources, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Human Resource Management, Business Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Workforce Planning, Employee Retention, Stakeholder Communications, AI Enablement, Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Critical Thinking, Business Acumen
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting Records, Financial Statements, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Consolidation, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Business Valuation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Model Evaluation, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Excel Formulas, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Auditing, Microsoft Excel, Performance Stress Testing, Financial Auditing, Income Statement, Finance, Financial Data, Data Validation, Financial Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Cash Flows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Product Planning, Cost Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Business Development, Value Propositions, Investments, Presentations, Customer Acquisition Management, Fundraising, Revenue Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Issue Tracking, Problem Management, AI Enablement, Help Desk Support, End User Training and Support, Project Management Software, Self Service Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Talent Management, Data Storytelling, People Analytics, Data Literacy, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Talent Recruitment, Performance Analysis, Human Resources, HR Tech, Data Analysis, Talent Sourcing, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, AI Enablement, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Executive Presence, Non-Verbal Communication, Rapport Building, Composure, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Performance Tuning, Applied Machine Learning, LangChain, Document Management, Docker (Software), Agentic systems, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Model Deployment, LLM Application, Technical Communication, Multimodal Prompts, Search Engine Optimization, Metadata Management, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning, Data Migration
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Risk Modeling, Market Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Financial Systems, Securities Trading, Capital Markets, Securities (Finance), Market Dynamics, Risk Control, Hedge Accounting, Risk Mitigation, Market Data, International Finance, Investments, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Driving engagement, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Customer Engagement, Brand Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Marketing Strategies, Cross-Channel Marketing, Shared Media, Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Digital Marketing, Strategic Communication, Earned Media, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Target Audience, Campaign Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks