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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Supply Chain, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Supply Chain Planning, Business Ethics, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Customer Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Supply Chain Systems, Corporate Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Digital Transformation, Innovation
★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements, Liquidation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Analysis, Accounting, Finance, Business, Professional Development, Operations, LESS, Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Information Technology Architecture, Enterprise Modeling, Data Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Services, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Systems Analysis, Interoperability, Business Systems, Object Oriented Design, Restful API, Engineering Software, Business Systems Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, IT Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Capital Budgeting, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Financial Market, International Finance, Finance, Capital Expenditure, Financial Systems, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, General Finance, Financial Statements, Business Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Ethics, Business Valuation, Securities (Finance), Portfolio Risk
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Performance Reporting, Record Keeping, Investment Management, Compliance Reporting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Client Services, Strategic Decision-Making, Compliance Management, Financial Reporting, Portfolio Management, Finance, Financial Market, Regulatory Compliance, Dealing With Ambiguity, Conflict Management, Application Performance Management, Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Talent Pipelining, Talent Sourcing, Talent Management, Performance Analysis, People Development, Training and Development, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Driving engagement, New Business Development, Organizational Change, Innovation, Analytics, Business Modeling, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Storytelling, AI Integrations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Scenario Testing, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Google Gemini, Image Analysis, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Productivity, Context Management, Competitive Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Ideation, Automation, Process Optimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, Microsoft 365, AI Enablement, Governance, Workflow Management, Generative AI Agents, Productivity Software, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Blockchain, FinTech, Risk Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Excel Formulas, Market Data, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Risk Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Microsoft Excel
★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership Studies, Business Ethics, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Leadership, Relationship Management, People Management, Organizational Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Communication, Organizational Development, Organizational Change, Culture, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Mentorship, Social Media, Rapport Building, Social Media Strategy, Business Research, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Business Correspondence, People Development, Business Writing, Relationship Management, Strategic Communication, Communication, Decision Making, Habit Formation, Leadership
★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Teaching, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning
★ 4.9 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months