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.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Project Closure, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Generative AI, Supply And Demand, Statistical Inference
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Organizational Change, Virtual Teams, People Management, Leadership Development, Project Management, Personal Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Professional Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Talent Management, Employee Performance Management, Employee Retention, Agile Methodology, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Content Performance Analysis, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Search Engine Optimization, Responsible AI, Performance Measurement, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Content Creation, AI Personalization, Lead Generation, Metadata Management, Content Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Automation, Productivity Software, Project Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Internal Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Requirements, Lending and Underwriting, Compliance Management, Mortgage Loans, Commercial Lending, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Consumer Lending, Quality Control, AI Enablement, Decision Making, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Spreadsheet Software, Accounting Records, Investigation, Variance Analysis, Financial Statements, Accounts Payable, Financial Controls, Financial Auditing, Fraud detection, Analysis, Verification And Validation, Payment Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Sales, Marketing Psychology, Regional Sales, Sales Process, Consumer Behaviour, Upselling, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Presentation, Customer Analysis, Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Virtual Teams, Customer Retention, Cross-Channel Marketing, Account Management, Personalized Service, Customer Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accruals, Ledgers (Accounting), Month End Closing, Accrual Accounting, Accounting Software, General Ledger, Accounting Records, Accounting, General Accounting, Reconciliation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Project Coordination, Project Management, Organizational Skills, Marketing Operations, Communication, Project Documentation, Vocabulary
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Audit Working Papers, Document Management, File Management, Accounting Records, Financial Auditing, Auditing, Document Control, External Auditing, Organizational Skills, Quality Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Cross-Channel Marketing, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Campaign Management, Data Presentation, Performance Measurement, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Marketing Budgets, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Invoicing, Accounting Software, Spreadsheet Software, Vendor Relationship Management, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Fraud detection, Financial Controls, Auditing, Vendor Management, Internal Controls, Payment Processing, Cash Management, Document Management, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months