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.
Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Action Oriented, Personal Development, Project Management, Smart Goals, Stress Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Habit Formation, Planning, Goal Setting, Work Breakdown Structure, Overcoming Obstacles, Project Planning, Follow Through, Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Specialized Accounting, Gross Profit, Accounting Systems, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Controls, Internal Controls, Financial Auditing, Reconciliation, Auditing, Compliance Management, Process Analysis, Compliance Auditing, Internal Auditing, Accountability, Gap Analysis, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Transaction Processing, Business Workflow Analysis, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Model Optimization, Memory Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Investment Banking, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Return On Investment, Forecasting, Case Studies, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Data, Risk Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Loans, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Capital Markets
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Market, Business Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Marketing Strategies, Web Presence, Content Creation, Earned Media, Drive Engagement, Business Planning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Curiosity, Creativity, Problem Solving, Independent Thinking, Design Thinking, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Collaboration, Discussion Facilitation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Excel Macros, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Microsoft Windows, Productivity Software, Security Controls, Collaboration, Data Security, Technical Documentation, Productivity, Report Writing, Writing, Editing, Writing and Editing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Content, Business Writing, Business Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Access, Database Design, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Databases, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Access, Data Entry, Microsoft 365, Query Languages, User Interface (UI), Productivity Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hootsuite, Systems Integration, Dashboard, Cloud Applications, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Content, Owned Media, User Accounts, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Partnership Accounting, Financial Reporting, Specialized Accounting, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Business Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Tax Laws, Regulatory Requirements, Organizational Structure, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercial Laws, Asset Protection, Registration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Project Documentation, Communication Strategies, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months