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.

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Earned Media, Media Relations, Copywriting, Public Relations, Media Strategy, Marketing and Public Relations, Promotional Strategies, Storytelling, Content Creation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Typography, Canva (Software), Style Guides, Brand Strategy, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, Scalability, Marketing Design, Color Theory, Brand Management, Presentations, Design Elements And Principles, AI Enablement, Auditing, Asset Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing, Podcasting, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Social Media Content, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Branding
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Pay Per Click Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Performance marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Campaign Management, Digital Advertising, Performance Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Marketing Planning, Account Management, Copywriting, Quality Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Financial Data, Excel Formulas, Expense Management, Cost Reduction, Cost Management, Financial Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, TikTok, Content Performance Analysis, Canva (Software), Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, ChatGPT, Target Audience, Graphics Software, Cinematography, Storytelling, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Driving engagement, Videography, Social Media Strategy, Analytics, Video Production, Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Influencing, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Leadership, Relationship Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Goal Setting, Active Listening, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Self-Awareness, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Cost Control, Variance Analysis, Operating Budget, Cost Accounting, Cost Estimation, Expense Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Financial Planning, Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, ChatGPT, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Statistical Reporting, Business Intelligence, Business Reporting, Data Pipelines, Generative AI, Cost Benefit Analysis, Performance Analysis, Model Evaluation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operating Cost, Cost Estimation, Inventory Accounting, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Portfolio Risk, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Financial Planning, Asset Management, Risk Appetite, Personalized Service, Tax, Financial Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Financial Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Data, Account Strategy, Data Analysis, Account Management, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Customer Data Management, Power BI, Budgeting, Microsoft Copilot, Data Collection, Data Processing, Strategic Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks