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.

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Metrics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Process Improvement, Accounts Payable, Business Process, Operational Efficiency, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Payment Processing and Collection, Vendor Management, Cost Management, Invoicing, Compliance Management, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Content Development and Management, Scheduling, Project Management Software, Content Creation, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management, User Accounts, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Business Process, Operational Efficiency, Business Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Customer experience improvement, Operational Analysis, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Empowerment, Instructional Strategies, Writing, Mentorship, Case Studies, Literacy, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Business Marketing, B2B Sales, Lead Generation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Market, Account Management, Email Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Channel, Pay Per Click Advertising, Sales Development, LinkedIn, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation, Advertising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Data Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Data Integrity, Data Storage
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animation and Game Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Instagram, Editing, Branding, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investments, Investment Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Asset Management, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Market Dynamics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Emerging Technologies, Healthcare 5.0, Case Studies, Manufacturing Operations, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Promotional Strategies, Business Modeling, Content Creation, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Market Opportunities, Business Economics, Intellectual Property, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months