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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Intelligence, Web Analytics and SEO, Market Opportunities, Content Strategy, Market Intelligence, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Market Research, Gap Analysis, Needs Assessment, Strategic Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Thought Leadership, Creative Thinking, Visionary, Ideation, Open Mindset, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Growth Mindedness, Business Technologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Persistence, Business Risk Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Time Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Delegation Skills, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Employee Onboarding, Prioritization, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Business Management, Staff Management, Team Building, Performance Measurement, Quality Management, Recruitment, Executive Recruitment
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Lead Generation, Personalized Campaigns, Data Ethics, Upselling, Business Ethics, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Sales Strategy, Business Marketing, Marketing Automation, Cross Selling, Demand Generation, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Prospecting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data-Driven Marketing, Sales Development, MarTech, Email Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Business Software, Systems Integration, Business Communication, Team Management, User Accounts, Marketing Communications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Development, Databases, Debugging, Maintainability, Procedure Development
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Scheduling, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Social Media Management, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Influencing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Risk Management Framework, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, USB, Payment Systems, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Transaction Processing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Pivot Tables And Charts, Business Reporting, Data Manipulation, Analytics, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Management, Linear Algebra
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Financial Data, Data Cleansing, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis, General Ledger, Financial Acumen, Data Analysis, Ledgers (Accounting), Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Management Reporting, Gross Profit, Enterprise Resource Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Email Marketing, Test Planning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Marketing, Campaign Management, Content Optimization, Performance Analysis, Business Metrics, Performance Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Influencing, Interpersonal Communications, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Leadership, Relationship Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks