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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Health Care Administration, Performance Analysis, Capital Markets
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Oracle Cloud Applications, Forecasting, Accounting and Finance Software, Budget Management, Financial Forecasting, Enterprise Resource Planning, Fiscal Management, Budgeting, Data Management, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Month End Closing, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, AI Enablement, Scalability, Procurement, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Sourcing, Natural Language Processing, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Improvement, Emerging Technologies, Product Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Goal Setting, Product Requirements
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Communication, Professional Development, Cultural Diversity, Emotional Intelligence, Initiative and Leadership, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Customer Analysis, Business Strategy, Marketing Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Target Market, Consumer Behaviour, Needs Assessment, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Plan Execution, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Professional Networking, Applicant Tracking Systems, Recruitment Strategies, Relationship Building, Talent Acquisition, Talent Pipelining, Human Resources, Talent Sourcing, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements, Interviewing Skills, Labor Law, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Planning, Timelines, Strategic Prioritization, Business Priorities, Agile Methodology, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Meeting Facilitation, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Team Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Business Valuation, Consolidation, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Accounting, Balance Sheet
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, System Configuration, Database Management, General Networking, Network Security
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Enablement, HubSpot CRM, Data Visualization, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Presentations, Persona Development, Sales Process, Inside Sales, Sales Strategy, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Employee Onboarding, Service Level Agreement, Sales Pipelines, Sales Prospecting, Sales, Employee Coaching, Target Audience, Customer Success Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Bank Regulations, International Finance, Financial Regulation, Financial Policy, World History, Economics, Economic Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks