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.

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Identity and Access Management, Web Applications, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Technical Standard
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Bank Regulations, Loans, Portfolio Risk, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Modeling, Market Data, Risk Mitigation, Derivatives, Financial Regulation, Risk Analysis, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Risk Management, Financial Data, Financial Services, Portfolio Management, Project Portfolio Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Goldman Sachs
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Business Leadership, Business Strategies, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Culture Transformation, Self-Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Governance, Compliance Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sustainability Reporting, Business Risk Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Billing, Looker (Software), Billing Systems, Expense Management, Cloud Management, Dashboard, Cost Management, Expense Reports, Google Sheets, Account Management, Resource Management, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Content, Content Creation, Video Editing, Social Media Content, Marketing, Creative Design, Business, Marketing Automation, HR Tech, Content Marketing, Design and Product, Education and Training, Influencing, Digital Marketing, Personal Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Syllabus Development, Teaching, Training Programs, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education, Program Evaluation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Sales Strategy, Business Development, New Business Development, Market Research, Sales, Market Opportunities, Change Management, Innovation, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Competitive Analysis, Target Market, Business Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Case Studies, Collaboration, Professional Networking, Leadership and Management, Professionalism, Teamwork, Leadership, Business Leadership, Relationship Building, Branding, Goal Setting, Mentorship, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Document Management, Business Writing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Management, Business Communication, Business Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Account Management, Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, Sales Enablement, Proposal Development, General Sales Practices, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Workflow Management, Prompt Engineering, Innovation, Business Communication, Customer Relationship Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Power Apps Component Framework, Document Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Entry, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Application Design, Cloud Applications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours