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: Drive Engagement, Live Streaming, Social Media Marketing, Growth Strategies, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Video Production, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Target Audience, Production Schedule, Scheduling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, LinkedIn, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Entrepreneurship, Professional Development, Growth Mindedness, Empathy, Decision Making, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Revenue Recognition, Inventory Accounting, Fixed Asset, Depreciation, Accounts Receivable
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Performance, Billing & Invoicing, Project Schedules, Expense Management, Project Accounting, Project Management, Project Management Software, Financial Reporting, Scheduling, Budget Management, Time Management, Team Management, Capital Budgeting
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Risk Modeling, Capital Budgeting, Equities, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Presentation, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Presentations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Model Evaluation, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Open University
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Sustainable Business, Decision Making, Business Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Contract Management, Business Reporting, Systems Integration, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Analytics, Sales Process, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Business Process Automation, Configuration Management, Automation, Compliance Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Storyboarding, Storytelling, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Team Oriented, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Presentations
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Sales Process, Social Media, Lead Generation, Marketing Analytics, Sales, Marketing Channel, E-Commerce, Marketing, Growth Strategies, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Project Estimation, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Estimation, Stakeholder Communications, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Management, Project Controls, Prioritization, Project Management, Forecasting, Release Management, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dubai College of Tourism
Skills you'll gain: Travel Arrangements, Client Services, Booking (Sales), Proposal Development, Customer Service, Customer Data Management, Hospitality, Expense Management, Cost Estimation, Workflow Management, Document Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Data Strategy, Innovation, Organizational Development, Business Intelligence, Business Leadership, Competitive Intelligence, Business Modeling, Business Economics, Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Internet Of Things, Automation, Emerging Technologies, AI Personalization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks