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.

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Mediation, Teamwork, Collaboration, De-escalation Techniques, Negotiation, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Reporting, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Business Reporting, Timelines, Small Business Accounting, Accounting and Finance Software, User Accounts, Billing, Invoicing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Customer Retention, Marketing Operations, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategies, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Customer Data Management, Customer experience improvement, Predictive Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business Communication, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Business Writing, Leadership, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Presentations, Financial Analysis, Project Planning, Financial Planning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Investments, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Compliance Reporting, Commercial Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Risk Management, Asset Management, Financial Regulations, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Private Equity, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Requirements, Tax Laws, Tax Planning, Due Diligence, Tax, Financial Market
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Variance Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Cost Estimation, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Accounting, Project Estimation, Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Business Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud Applications, Month End Closing, Financial Data, Accounting and Finance Software, Budget Management, Financial Forecasting, Enterprise Resource Planning, Fiscal Management, Budgeting, Financial Planning, Workflow Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Forecasting, Business Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Acumen, Business Valuation, Competitive Analysis, Benchmarking, Equities
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Measurement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Team Leadership, Recognizing Others, Team Building, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Communication Strategies, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Inventory Management System, Operations Management, Order Management, Business Technologies, Customer Demand Planning, Production Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Internet Of Things, Blockchain, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks