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.

PracticalGrowth
Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Talent Pipelining, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, New Hire Orientations, Talent Recruitment, Closing (Sales), Talent Sourcing, Talent Management, Capacity Planning, Decision Intelligence, Human Resources Management and Planning, Diversity Awareness, Drive Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Business Valuation, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Balance Sheet, Fundraising, Investment Banking, Financial Modeling, Capital Markets, Analysis, Finance, Corporate Finance, Business
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Scientific Visualization, Climate Change Programs, Pivot Tables And Charts, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Market Data, Sustainable Business, Data Storytelling, Anomaly Detection, Data Visualization Software, Sustainability Standards, Report Writing, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Valuation, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Equities, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Management, Return On Investment, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Governance, Cash Flows, Risk Appetite, Business Strategies, Performance Measurement, Sustainable Business, Investments, Digital Analysis, Market Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Resource Utilization, Budget Management, Capacity Planning, Cost Control, Accountability, Cost Accounting, Financial Controls, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Reconciliation, Accounting Software, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Sales Management, Business Reporting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting and Finance Software, Small Business Accounting, Expense Management, Accounting Records, Accounting Systems, Accounts Payable, Payment Processing and Collection, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, User Accounts, Transaction Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, User Accounts, Information Privacy, Safety and Security, Social Media, Single Sign-On (SSO), Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Marketing, MarTech, Market Dynamics, Advertising, Marketing Channel, Marketing Communications, Sales Enablement, Sales, Selling Techniques, Social Media, Digital Transformation, Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, Promotions and Campaigns, Real Time Data, Consultative Selling, Revenue Management, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Storytelling, Driving engagement, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Technical Communication, Performance Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hedge Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Reporting, Credit Risk, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Auditing, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Finance, Cash Flows
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Modeling, Property and Real Estate, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Commercial Real Estate, Revenue Recognition, Risk Analysis, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Construction, Investments, Finance, Market Dynamics, Analysis, Estimation, Benchmarking, Case Studies, Banking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Risk Modeling, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Risk Control, Operational Analysis, Risk Management, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Bank Regulations, Internal Controls, Securities (Finance), Banking, Performance Measurement, Data Quality, Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months