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.

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Proposal Development, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Investments, Feasibility Studies, Needs Assessment, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Analysis, Fundraising, Business Planning, Budgeting, Business Development, Presentations, Stakeholder Engagement, Due Diligence, Prospecting and Qualification
★ 4.1 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, System Testing, Security Strategy, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Exploitation techniques, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Strategic Partnership, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Communication Planning, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Project Design, Social Media, Human Centered Design, Project Planning, Design Thinking, Environmental Issue, Proposal Development, Innovation, Budget Management, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising
★ 4 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Reconciliation, Month End Closing, Ledgers (Accounting), Payroll, Payroll Systems, Accounting Software, Payroll Processing, Transaction Processing, Payroll Administration, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Billing & Invoicing, Payroll Reporting, Accruals, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Project Accounting, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Finance
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Development, Sales Process, Lead Generation, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Training, Sales Prospecting, Sales, Sales Strategy, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Automation
★ 4.8 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Marketing, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Customer Retention, Consumer Behaviour, Case Studies, Return On Investment, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Business Workflow Analysis, Excel Formulas, Accounting and Finance Software, Data Validation, Accounting Systems, Business Process, Microsoft Excel, Expense Management, Return On Investment, Variance Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Invoicing, Business Process Automation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Quality, Spreadsheet Software, Accounting Records, Workflow Management, AI Workflows
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Microsoft Azure, Database Administration, Scalability, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Data Migration, Enterprise Security, Security Controls, SQL, Cloud Deployment, Disaster Recovery
★ 5 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Analysis, Driving engagement, Brand Loyalty, Customer Engagement, Marketing Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Strategic Marketing, Behavioral Economics, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Sustainable Business, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics
★ 4.9 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Case Studies, Corporate Strategy, Customer Analysis, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Supplier Management, Entrepreneurship, Leadership
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Business Intelligence Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Sharing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Strategy
★ 4.7 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Workflow Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management, Project Planning, Strategic Communication, Project Documentation, Communication Strategies, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Process Improvement, Team Management, Risk Management, Change Management, Performance Management, Resource Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months