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: Market Share, Competitive Analysis, Trend Analysis, Return On Investment, Competitive Intelligence, Market Trend, Revenue Forecasting, Market Analysis, Demand Planning, Market Research, Growth Strategies, Forecasting, Go To Market Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Research, Market Opportunities, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Computational Logic
★ 4.8 (8.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Accounting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Accruals, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis
★ 4.8 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Reporting, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Requirements, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Risk Control, Consumer Lending, Operational Risk, Risk Management Framework, Financial Regulations, Legal Risk, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Case Studies, Financial Services
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Brainstorming, Planning, AI literacy, Visual Storytelling, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Presentations, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Research, Project Management, Machine Learning
★ 4.8 (4.8K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Payroll Reporting, Payroll Systems, Payroll Tax, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Tax Management, Sales Tax, Tax Compliance, Accounting Software, Workforce Management, Tax Preparation, Compliance Reporting, Scheduling, Tax, Benefits Administration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Accruals, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Bookkeeping, Accounting Records, Accounting Software, Project Accounting, Financial Reporting, Expense Management, Accounting, Month End Closing, Small Business Accounting, Accounts Payable, Cost Management, Cost Accounting, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Accounting, Equities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Make.com, Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Business Workflow Analysis, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, No-Code Development, Information Privacy, Email Automation, Agentic systems, Personally Identifiable Information, AI Integrations, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Governance, Business Process Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Accruals, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), User Accounts, Payroll Reporting, Record Keeping, Payroll Systems, Payroll Tax, Accounting Records, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Ledgers (Accounting), Reconciliation, Merchant Services, Accounting Software, Payroll, Vendor Relationship Management, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Administration, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Litigation and Civil Justice, Contract Review, Registration, Negotiation, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Automation, Post-Production, Legal Risk, Entrepreneurship, File Management, Business
★ 4.8 (5.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Decision Making, Sensory Systems Analysis, Branding, Human Learning, Market Research, Business Ethics, Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Brand Awareness
★ 4.7 (3.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Revenue Recognition, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Business Workflow Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Accruals, Cash Flows, Storytelling, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Analytics, Financial Accounting, Business Analysis, Big Data, Asset Management, Analytics, Data Analysis, Intellectual Property
★ 4.7 (6.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months