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: Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, Project Schedules, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Microsoft Word, Presentations, Project Management Software, Animations, Project Controls, Excel Formulas, Project Performance, Resource Allocation, Oral Expression, Project Planning, Scheduling, Management Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Risk Management, Project Coordination, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Design, Milestones (Project Management), Agile Project Management, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Project Implementation, Project Estimation, Project Performance, Project Documentation, Project Finance, Negotiation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Goal Setting, Expense Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, General Finance, Budget Management, Financial Management, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, People Management, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Performance Improvement, Productivity, Organizational Effectiveness, Culture Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Campaign Planning, Personalized Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Social Media Analytics, Generative AI, Social Media Strategy, AI Personalization, Campaign Management, Content Creation, Social Media Management, AI literacy, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Persona Development, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Content Optimization, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Team Management, Teamwork, Team Building, People Management, Behavior Management, Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Team Motivation, Staff Management, Collaboration, Behavioral Management, Cooperation, Conflict Management, Culture, Influencing, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Performance Management, Interpersonal Communications, Human Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Budget Management, Earned Value Management, Capital Budgeting, Financial Management, Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Project Finance, Project Performance, Gross Profit, Project Controls, Financial Data, Cash Flows, Project Management, Return On Investment, Financial Reporting, Income Statement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Capital Budgeting, Corporate Finance, General Finance, Finance, Financial Policy, Equities, Financial Market, Corporate Strategy, Financial Management, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Channel, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Budgets, Performance marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Analysis, Budget Management, Marketing Planning, Analysis, Model Evaluation, Budgeting, Media Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Return On Investment, Journey Mapping, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Media Planning, Media and Communications, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Strategic Marketing, Customer Analysis, Media Strategy, Target Audience, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Communication, Planning, Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Teamwork, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Communications, Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Cooperation, Team Management, Project Planning, Leadership Studies, Project Management Life Cycle, Team Leadership, Project Coordination, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, Project Scoping, Timelines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Requirements Elicitation, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Communications, Requirements Management, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Change Control, Project Management, Acceptance Testing, Verification And Validation, Planning, Analysis, Change Management, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks