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.

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Financial Data, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Storage Technologies, Project Implementation, Data Analysis Software, Project Scoping, Unstructured Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Design Thinking, Solution Design, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Visual Storytelling, Marketing Communications, Data Visualization, Brand Strategy, Digital Analysis, Advertising, Business Planning, Growth Strategies, Technology Strategies, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Process Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Supervised Learning, Business Metrics, Market Data, Generative AI, Financial Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Storytelling, Applied Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Journalism, Branding, Communication Strategies, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, User Experience, Content Optimization, Web Content, Data-Driven Marketing, Target Audience, Test Tools, Marketing Effectiveness, Personalized Campaigns, Marketing, Analytics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulations, Investment Banking, Financial Regulation, Portfolio Risk, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Bank Regulations, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, Securities (Finance), Financial Services, Risk Management, Finance, Behavioral Economics, Regulatory Requirements, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Banking, Insurance, Underwriting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Looker (Software), Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Data Science, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Supply And Demand, Revenue Management, Economics, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Policy Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Design, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Systems Analysis, Systems Development, Risk Management Framework, Requirements Elicitation, System Testing, System Requirements, Acceptance Testing, Development Testing, Verification And Validation, Failure Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Digital Publishing, Content Optimization, Search Engine Optimization, Intellectual Property, Layout Design, Account Management, Accounting
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Construction, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Construction Management, Environmental Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environment and Resource Management, Building Codes, HVAC, Building Design, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Target Market, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising Sales, Advertising, Online Advertising, Marketing, Social Media, Customer Data Management, Digital Marketing
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours