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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Leadership Development, Contingency Planning, Leadership and Management, Business Continuity Planning, Resilience, Communication Strategies, Communication, Risk Analysis, Systems Engineering, Decision Making, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Data Storytelling, Benchmarking, Financial Data, Income Statement, Business Metrics, Communication, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Marketing Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, A/B Testing, Campaign Planning, Promotional Materials, Promotions and Campaigns, Design Strategies, Campaign Management, Logo Design, Data-Driven Marketing, Email Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Branding, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Experience Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Due Diligence, Regulatory Documents, Investment Banking, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Management Training And Development, Leadership and Management, Storytelling, Business Transformation, Culture Transformation, Drive Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Empathy, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication, Digital Transformation, Team Motivation, Sustainable Systems, Resilience, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Relationship Management, Professional Development, Trustworthiness, Self-Starter, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication Strategies, Personal Development, Smart Goals, Empowerment, Adaptability, Willingness To Learn, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Proactivity, Performance Appraisal, Growth Mindedness, Growth Strategies, Analytical Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Journey Mapping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Experience Design, Experience Design, User Centered Design, Customer Retention, Business Intelligence
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Underwriting, Claims Processing, Insurance Policies, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Lending and Underwriting, Actuarial Science, Financial Services, Operational Risk, Risk Management, Customer Complaint Resolution, Financial Regulation, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Transformation, Regulatory Requirements, Information Technology, Management Information Systems
★ 5 (24) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Oral Expression, Presentations, Dashboard, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Drive Engagement, Target Audience, Decision Making, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Enablement, Sales Process, Sales Training, Employee Onboarding, Sales Strategy, Employee Coaching, New Hire Orientations, Training Programs, Team Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Process Design, Team Management, Employee Training, Target Audience, Process Development, Recruitment, Consumer Behaviour, Recruitment Strategies, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Collaborative Software, Google Workspace, Database Administration, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Dashboard, Management Reporting, Customer Support, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Visualization, Content Scheduling, Business Reporting, Data Sharing, Auditing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Compensation Analysis, Diversity Programs, Fundraising, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Retention, Benefits Administration, Human Resource Policies, Talent Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Onboarding, People Development, New Hire Orientations, Recruitment Strategies
★ 4.6 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks