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.

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Sales Training, Employee Retention, Sales Enablement, Sales Management, Innovation, Sales Strategy, Sales, Sales Development, Sales Territory Management, Stress Management, Team Building, Professional Networking, Technical Sales, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Continuous Improvement Process, Constructive Feedback, Personalized Service, Resilience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Risk Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Due Diligence, Cash Flows, Communication, Presentations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, User Experience, Product Development, Marketing Strategies, Target Market, Market Research, Business Strategy, Sales Strategy, Brand Strategy, A/B Testing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Lease Contracts, International Financial Reporting Standards, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Asset Management, Cash Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Team Performance Management, Productivity, Time Management, Calendar Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Performance Analysis, Process Optimization, Process Development, Business Metrics, Drive Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consolidation, Scheduling, Auditing, Proposal Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Phone Sales, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Marketing Psychology, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Lead Generation, Sales Training, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Prospecting, Global Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Automation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Media Strategy, AI Personalization, Content Creation, Video Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Labor Compliance, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Team Management, Manufacturing Processes, Communication Strategies, Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Constructive Feedback
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Team Leadership, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Innovation, People Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Diversity and Inclusion, Goal Setting, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Team Leadership, Sales Training, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Sales Enablement, Team Motivation, Sales, Team Performance Management, Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Innovation, Overcoming Objections, Conflict Management, Performance Analysis, Employee Onboarding, Drive Engagement, Employee Retention, Customer Engagement, Recognizing Others
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Process Optimization, Organizational Change, Technical Management, Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Team Management, People Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Project Management, Performance Management, Time Management, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Human Resources Management and Planning, Teamwork, Communication, Organizational Leadership
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months