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.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Network Model, Theoretical Computer Science
★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership, Professionalism, Professional Networking, Relationship Management, Business Leadership, Team Building, Business Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Workplace inclusivity, Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Presence, Customer Relationship Building, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Prompt Engineering, Timelines, Email Automation, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Setting Appointments, Calendar Management, Automation, Microsoft 365, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Collaborative Software, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management Software, Time Management, Productivity, Personal Development, Natural Language Processing, Communication
★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Smart Goals, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Employee Surveys, Employee Performance Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Constructive Feedback, Team Collaboration, Goal Setting, People Development, Empathy, Coaching, Business Communication, Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Collection, Business Metrics
★ 4.5 (842) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Google Workspace, Google Docs, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Google Sheets, Project Coordination, Marketing Planning, Project Scoping, Business Communication, Generative AI, Project Planning, Content Creation, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Operations, Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis, Report Writing, Presentations
★ 5 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Business Metrics, Return On Investment, Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Data, Accounting, Cash Flows, Trend Analysis, Performance Analysis, Finance, Business, Business Consulting, Consulting, LESS
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Economics, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Case Studies, Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Estimation, Model Evaluation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability, Linear Algebra
★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Corporate Finance, Cash Management, Capital Budgeting, Financial Management, Governance, Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Statement Analysis, Business, Return On Investment, Budgeting, Investment Management, Financial Policy, Investments, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Employee Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Management Training And Development, Performance Measurement, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Performance Improvement, Employee Engagement, Goal Setting, Culture
★ 4.7 (2.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Working Capital, Cash Flows, Payment Systems, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Cash Flow Forecasting, Payment Processing and Collection, Financial Management, Operational Efficiency, Banking Services, Finance, Financial Services, Financial Systems, Banking, Business, Business Solutions, Business Strategies, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Professional Networking, Decision Making, Creative Problem-Solving, Time Management, Productivity, Strategic Decision-Making, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Business Communication, Professionalism, Professional Development, Commercialization, Creativity, Business Leadership, Project Management, Business Acumen, Business, General Networking
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months