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.

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Team Collaboration, Management Training And Development, Team Oriented, Positivity, Leadership, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Drive Engagement, Goal Setting, Optimism, Culture Transformation, Relationship Building, Empowerment, Trustworthiness, Verbal Communication Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Production Planning, Management Accounting, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Inventory Management System, Income Statement, Production Process, Production Management, Financial Statements, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Management, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Enterprise Sales, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Technical Sales, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Prioritization, Negotiation, Data Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Quantitative Research, Risk Analysis, Market Data, Dashboard, Risk Management, Statistical Reporting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Risk Management, Financial Data, Data Presentation, Estimation, Statistical Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Disaster Recovery, Crisis Management, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Risk Management Framework, Governance, Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Compliance Management, Business Relationship Management, Verification And Validation, Business Priorities, Budget Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Presentations, Data Visualization, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Loan Origination, General Lending, Lending and Underwriting, Loan Documentation, Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, AI Integrations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Customer Communications Management, Loans, Customer experience improvement, Credit Risk, Document Management, Financial Services, Business Process Automation, Customer Inquiries
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Product Strategy, Cloud Solutions, AI literacy, Cloud Platforms, Business Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Business Priorities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Professionalism, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Communication, Performance Management, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Communication, Strategic Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Communication, Executive Presence, Empowerment, Culture Transformation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Professional Development, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Planning, New Business Development, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Adaptability, Job Evaluation, Leadership Development, Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Financial Auditing, Excel Formulas, Version Control, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Model Evaluation, Change Control, Audit Planning, Financial Data, Analysis, Dependency Analysis, Case Studies, Performance Analysis, Technical Documentation, Performance Metric
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Composure, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Professional Development, Rapport Building, Presentations, Risk Analysis, Professionalism, Job Analysis, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Stress Management, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Time Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks