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: Social Media Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Brand Awareness, MarTech, Digital Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Market Trend, Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Databases, Query Languages, Data Transformation, MySQL Workbench, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Return On Investment, Automation, Accounting and Finance Software, Business Requirements, Process Analysis, Business Metrics, Value Propositions, Process Improvement, Project Scoping, Digital Transformation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Financial Market, International Finance, Financial Modeling, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Expectation Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Dashboard, Project Management, Calendar Management, Collaborative Software, Milestones (Project Management)
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Organizational Change, Time Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Structure, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership, Executive Presence, Influencing, Personal Development
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Accounts Receivable, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Working Capital, Business Metrics, Inventory Management System, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Keller Williams
Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Value Propositions, Sales Process, Sales Management, Branding, Social Media Content, Property Management, Customer Relationship Management, Communication, Real Estate, Customer experience strategy (CX), Relationship Building, Professional Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis Software, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Automation, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Report Writing, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Outlook, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Gmail, Productivity Software, Excel Macros, Business Correspondence, Corporate Communications, Virtual Teams, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Product Quality (QA/QC), Product Management, Release Management, Sales Strategy, New Product Development, Performance Analysis, Responsible AI, Product Improvement, Product Marketing, Generative AI, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), User Feedback, Risk Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Business Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours