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: Billing & Invoicing, Accounts Payable, Vendor Relationship Management, Vendor Management, Stakeholder Communications, Process Flow Diagrams, Workflow Management, Business Communication, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Payment Processing, Standard Operating Procedure, Document Management, Communication, Procedure Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Concision, Slack (Software), Teamwork, Team Building, Internal Communications, Team Oriented, Interpersonal Communications, Team Performance Management, Communication, Communication Strategies, Business Writing, Writing, Project Documentation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Project Coordination
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Dashboard, Case Studies, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Market Dynamics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advanced Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Customer Analysis, Revenue Management, Business Requirements, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, Sales Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Planning, Estimation, Trend Analysis, Decision Making, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Channel, Case Studies, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Stakeholder Communications, Report Writing, Performance Metric
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Month End Closing, General Ledger, Financial Statements, Business Metrics, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Balance Sheet, Excel Formulas, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Variance Analysis, Accounting Records, Expense Management, Reconciliation, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Logic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Risk Management, Tax Management, Financial Statements, Investments, Cash Management, Insurance, Income Tax, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Budgeting, Portfolio Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Drive Engagement, Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Motivation, Business Ethics, Teamwork, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Employee Engagement, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Motivational Skills, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Culture, Leadership Development, Stress Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Performance Reporting, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Financial Reporting, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Performance Analysis, Case Studies, User Feedback, Usability Testing, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Pivot Tables And Charts, Market Intelligence, Surveys, Marketing Analytics, Branding, Google Analytics, Dashboard, Looker (Software), Business Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, Market Research, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Forecasting, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Power BI, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, SQL
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer experience improvement, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Customer Data Management, Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks