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.

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Information Management, Research, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Investigation, Critical Thinking, Intellectual Property, Planning, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Data Access, Style Guides
★ 4.9 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Discussion Facilitation, Tactfulness, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Staff Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Empathy
★ 4.7 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, TikTok, Debugging, Keyword Research, Podcasting, Video Production, Vibe coding, Prototyping, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Shared Media, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Copywriting, Mobile Development, Paid media, Business Planning, Mobile Development Tools, Earned Media, Other Mobile Programming Languages
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Office, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Macros, Data Presentation, Microsoft 365, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Productivity Software, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Data Entry, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Management, Document Management, File Management, Performance Management, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Diversity Training, Consultative Approaches, Coaching, Sales Development, Team Collaboration, Sales Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Sales Training, Sales Prospecting, Collaboration, Sales Presentations, Sales Pipelines, Negotiation, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Virtual Networking, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Model Optimization, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis
★ 4 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Bookkeeping, Financial Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Budget Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Reporting, Performance Reporting, Financial Auditing, Capital Budgeting, Financial Controls, Financial Reporting, Operating Budget, Financial Analysis, Report Writing, Process Improvement, Banking Services, Financial Data
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Content Scheduling, Content Development and Management, Online Advertising, Campaign Planning, Drive Engagement, Digital Publishing, Marketing Analytics, Driving engagement, Conversion Funnel Analysis
★ 5 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Cybersecurity, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Security, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance
★ 4.3 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Business Modeling, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Project Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Strategy, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Capital Budgeting, Business Planning, Presentations, Project Risk Management, Income Statement
★ 4.7 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Business Analytics, Trend Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Model Evaluation
★ 5 (21) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Target Audience, Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Instagram, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Online Advertising, Advertising, Campaign Planning, Goal Setting, Social Media, Promotions and Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Campaign Management, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Creation
★ 5 (8) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours