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: Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Data Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Development, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Data Management, Case Studies, Data Integration, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Target Audience, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Performance Metric, Process Validation, Performance Measurement, Risk Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, New Product Development, Case Studies, Innovation, FinTech, Leadership
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Intelligence, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Influencing, Data Presentation, Strategic Thinking, Empathy, Visionary, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Planning, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Analytical Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Brainstorming, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Creative Thinking, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Market Data, Risk Analysis, Bank Regulations, Securities (Finance), Financial Data, Portfolio Management, Lending and Underwriting, Risk Management, Derivatives, Business Valuation, Financial Market, Investment Management, Financial Regulation, Analytics, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Communication, Language Competency, Language Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Management Information Systems, Strategic Leadership, Plan Execution, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Sales Management, Sales Enablement, Sales Territory Management, Sales Strategy, Regional Sales, Performance Measurement, Revenue Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Sustainable Business, Sales Support
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dubai College of Tourism
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hotels and Accommodations, Hotel Operations, Guest Relations, Hospitality Management, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Property Management Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Software Testing, Test Tools, Software Quality Assurance, Test Case, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Quality Assurance, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Workflow Management, Accounting Records, Accounting Software, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Small Business Accounting, Accounting Systems, Inventory Management, Financial Accounting, Inventory Management System, Inventory Accounting, Process Optimization, Project Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Expense Management, Vendor Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Maintenance, Data Modeling, Fiscal Management, Data Integrity, Data Management, Finance, Automation, Depreciation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months