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: Content Scheduling, Blogs, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Facebook, Social Media, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Automation, Owned Media, User Accounts, Web Presence, Advertising, Marketing
★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Statements, Bank Regulations, Loans, Portfolio Risk, Risk Modeling, Market Data, Risk Mitigation, Financial Analysis, Derivatives, Loan Documentation, Commercial Lending, Financial Regulation, Financial Data, Financial Services, Portfolio Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Project Portfolio Management
★ 4.7 (10) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Meeting Facilitation, Virtual Teams, Drive Engagement, Organizational Skills, Telecommuting, Experience Design, Business Process Management, Virtual Environment
★ 4.1 (20) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Database Software, Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Computer Networking, Network Support, Network Protocols, Security Software, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Security Awareness, Computer Literacy, Browser Compatibility, Program Development, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming, System Software, Authentications, Database Management
★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Management, Social Impact, Occupational Safety And Health, Research, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Training, Business Research, People Development, Business Priorities, Labor Relations, Research Methodologies, Employee Retention, Internal Communications, Training Programs, Case Studies, Program Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies, Customer Analysis, Brand Loyalty, Target Market, Strategic Marketing, Customer Insights, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Market Dynamics, Digital Transformation
★ 4.7 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Supplier Quality Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Risk Management, Purchasing, Supply Management, Supplier Management, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Supply Chain, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Risk Analysis, Cost Reduction, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Management
★ 4.6 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Communication, Professional Development, Cultural Diversity, Emotional Intelligence, Initiative and Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Trustworthiness
★ 4.7 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Technology Strategies, IT Management, Agile Methodology, Process Design, Customer experience strategy (CX), Stakeholder Engagement, Solution Design, Agile Project Management, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Lean Methodologies, Stakeholder Communications, Business Metrics, Performance Measurement, Program Evaluation, Usability Testing, User Feedback, Value Propositions, Sales
★ 4.6 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, SQL, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Presentations, Database Management, Advanced Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning
★ 4.2 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Reporting, Contract Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, Business Reporting, Finance, Franchising, Accounting, International Finance, Case Studies, Business, Telecommunications
★ 4.9 (17) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Business Research, Market Analysis, Marketing, Research Methodologies, Research, Demand Planning, Research Reports, Research Design, Competitive Analysis, Market Intelligence, Consumer Behaviour, Global Marketing, Market Trend, Customer Analysis, Analytical Skills, Business Strategies, Case Studies, Customer Insights, Report Writing
★ 4.6 (15) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months