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.

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Closing (Sales), Sales Presentation, Sales Process, Sales Management, Active Listening, Selling Techniques, Conflict Management, Customer Acquisition Management, Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, Account Strategy, Sales Strategy, General Sales Practices, Persuasive Communication, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Analysis, Sales Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Network Administration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Controls, Project Planning, Timelines, Project Performance, Project Management, Project Estimation, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Resource Allocation, Performance Management, Network Model, Dependency Analysis, Estimation, Risk Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Presentation, Sales, Sales Process, Closing (Sales), Cold Calling, Sales Operations, Outbound Calls, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Negotiation, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Value Propositions, Research, Responsible AI, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Writing, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Critical Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Independent Thinking, Analytical Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Writing, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Report Writing, Target Audience, Communication, Constructive Feedback
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Financial Systems, Finance, Capital Markets, General Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Equities, Financial Trading, Corporate Finance, Investments, Market Liquidity, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Securities Trading, Loans
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Brokerage, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Securities Trading, Financial Systems, Transaction Processing, Financial Regulations, Financial Regulation, Equities, Regulatory Compliance, Finance, Banking, Reconciliation, Derivatives, Operations Management, IT Infrastructure, AI Workflows, Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Financial Market, Financial Systems, Financial Regulations, Investment Management, Capital Markets, Financial Trading, Financial Regulation, Economic Development, Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Policy, Economics, Financial Analysis, Market Analysis, Analysis, Human Capital, Purchasing, Productivity, Policy Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Expert Academy
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Active Listening, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Relationship Building, Leadership, Executive Presence, Stakeholder Communications, Professionalism, Strategic Leadership, Relationship Management, Trustworthiness, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Professional Development, Rapport Building, Communication, Stakeholder Analysis, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Development and Management, Content Scheduling, Brand Strategy, Driving engagement, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Growth Strategies, Target Audience, Content Optimization, Branding, Workflow Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Loan Origination, Mortgage Loans, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Reporting, Legal Risk, Compliance Management, General Lending, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Training, Bank Regulations, Consumer Lending, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Registration, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks