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.

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Billing Systems, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Billing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cost Containment, Cost Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cost Reduction, Accountability, Account Management, Governance
★ 4.5 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Case Studies, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business, Analysis, Graphing
★ 4.5 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Reconciliation, Month End Closing, Transaction Processing, Accruals, Accounting Software, Depreciation, Accrual Accounting, Bookkeeping, Accounting, General Accounting, Accounting Records, Standard Accounting Practices, Small Business Accounting, Cash Receipts, Payment Processing and Collection, Data Entry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Agile Methodology, Collaborative Software, Product Management, Wireframing, Agile Product Development, A/B Testing, Microsoft Teams, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Product Planning, Project Management Software, Sprint Planning, Productivity Software, Project Management, ChatGPT, Kanban Principles, User Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Development, Sales Process, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Value Propositions, B2B Sales, Technical Sales, Sales Prospecting, Overcoming Objections, Communication Strategies, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Product Demonstration, Sales, Sales Strategy, Lead Generation, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Market Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Finance, Investments
★ 4.9 (9) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Budget, Forecasting, Financial Management, Cost Control, Capital Budgeting, Business Planning, Capital Expenditure, Risk Modeling, Financial Planning, Inventory Control, Finance, Business Strategy
★ 4.5 (14) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Events and Conferences, Event Planning, Canva (Software), Event Management, Digital Content, Event Marketing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Product Design, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Design Elements And Principles
★ 4 (6) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Bookkeeping, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Small Business Accounting, Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, General Accounting, Accounting Records, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Reconciliation, Standard Accounting Practices, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, General Ledger, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
★ 4.7 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Employee Engagement, Strategic Planning, Business Management, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Management Training And Development, Business Administration, Leadership Studies, Plan Execution, Goal Setting, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Accountability, Driving engagement, Performance Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Control, Lean Six Sigma, Plot (Graphics), Quality Monitoring, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, R Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Organizational Change, Smart Goals, Performance Review, Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Process Management, Team Management, Team Motivation, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Rapport Building, Time Management, Relationship Building
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months