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.

Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Collaborative Software, Taking Meeting Minutes, Accountability Frameworks, Internal Communications, Accountability, Stakeholder Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Document Management, Project Coordination, Workflow Management, Project Management, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Business Communication, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Video Editing, Media Production, Storytelling, Video Production, Content Creation, Musical Composition, Visual Storytelling, Multimedia, Music
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability, Probability Distribution, Estimation, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Variance Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Logistic Regression, SAS (Software), Predictive Analytics, Automation, Data Integration, Predictive Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Debugging, Change Control, Statistical Programming, Feature Engineering, Analytical Skills, SQL, Statistical Methods, Report Writing, Data Store, Analysis, Data Validation, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Content Scheduling, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Scheduling, Data Security, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Content Creation, Social Media, Brand Awareness, Social Media Content, User Accounts, Account Management, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Infographics, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Presentations, Storytelling, Data Analysis, Health Informatics, Stakeholder Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Animations, Oral Expression, Multimedia, Public Speaking, Visual Design, Case Studies, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office, Data Visualization, Content Creation, File Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Risk Modeling, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Risk Control, Operational Analysis, Risk Management, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Bank Regulations, Internal Controls, Securities (Finance), Banking, Performance Measurement, Data Quality, Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Investments, Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Financial Market, Finance, Portfolio Management, Decision Making, Portfolio Risk, Market Dynamics, General Finance, Economics, Consultative Approaches, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Facebook, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Social Media, Driving engagement, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Drive Engagement, Live Streaming, Community Organizing, Content Management, Community Development, Content Creation, Content Optimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks