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.

Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Reconciliation, Month End Closing, Transaction Processing, Accruals, Accounting Software, Depreciation, Accrual Accounting, Bookkeeping, Accounting, General Accounting, Accounting Records, Standard Accounting Practices, Small Business Accounting, Cash Receipts, Payment Processing and Collection, Data Entry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Advanced Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Fraud detection, Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Analytics, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Application Design, Operational Databases, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Integration, Complex Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, File I/O, Data Pipelines, Data Quality, Database Management, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, File Management, Data Import/Export, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Software Installation, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Decisiveness, Logical Reasoning, Emotional Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Business Leadership, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Entrepreneurship
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Time Management, Productivity, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Team Performance Management, Planning, Scheduling, Discussion Facilitation, Stress Management, Mental Concentration, Decision Making, Habit Formation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Deposit Accounts, Banking, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Mobile Banking, Cash Management, Loans, Consumer Lending, Market Liquidity, Investment Management, Financial Market, Finance, Investments, Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Team Collaboration, Influencing, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Risk Management, Consumer Lending, Entrepreneurial Finance, Insurance Policies, Insurance, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Cash Management, Feasibility Studies, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Credit Risk, New Business Development, Financial Management, Small Business Accounting, Investment Management, Investments, Loans, Liquidation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Market Liquidity, Banking, Commercial Banking, Banking Services, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Securities (Finance), Gap Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Social Media, Group Policy, Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Culture Transformation, People Management, Communication Strategies, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Communication, Performance Metric, Learning Theory, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Adaptability, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Process Improvement, Employee Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Management, Advertising, User Accounts, Social Media Content, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Account Management, Paid media, Customer Communications Management, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours