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: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Accounting Records, Billing, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Tax Compliance, Payment Processing and Collection, Microsoft Excel, Sales Tax, Regulatory Requirements, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Dashboard, Marketing Automation, Data Integrity, Verification And Validation, Workflow Management, Marketing Analytics, Data Maintenance, Data Quality, Automation, Reconciliation, Data Governance, Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Communications, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Timelines, Project Schedules, Workflow Management, Campaign Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Marketing Effectiveness, Organizational Skills, Advertising Campaigns, Project Planning, Marketing Analytics, Agile Methodology, Process Improvement, Prioritization, Process Analysis, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Project Closure, Stakeholder Management, Project Performance, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Project Management, Solution Delivery, Sprint Planning, Project Planning, Microsoft Excel, Communication, Team Leadership, Procurement, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Leadership Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Scrum Alliance
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, User Story, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Artificial Intelligence, Product Roadmaps, AI Workflows, Product Requirements, Product Management, Product Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Generative AI, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Investment Banking, Investment Management, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Trading, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Management, Market Data, Securities Trading, Return On Investment, Economic Development, Market Analysis, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Logistic Regression, SAS (Software), Predictive Analytics, Automation, Data Integration, Advanced Analytics, Debugging, Statistical Programming, SQL, Statistical Methods, Report Writing, Data Manipulation, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Access, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Meeting Facilitation, Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Prioritization, Financial Planning, Time Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Asset Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Business Metrics, Culture, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Financial Services, Financial Market, Futures Exchange, Banking, Financial Management, Financial Regulation, Capital Markets, Insurance, Derivatives, Investment Management, Mortgage Loans, Credit Risk, Financial Trading, Finance, Investments, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Underwriting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Product Promotion, Brand Awareness, Product Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Branding, User Feedback
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Organizational Change, Program Evaluation, Empowerment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months