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: Performance Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Global Marketing, Plan Execution, Brand Management, Campaign Management, Marketing Management, Market Analysis, Brand Awareness, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Product Strategy, Case Studies, Digital Marketing, Branding, Business, Product Lifecycle Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Economics, Economic Development, Gross Profit, Fiscal Management, Financial Policy, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Supply And Demand, Banking, Market Dynamics, Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Customer Insights, Big Data, Analytics, Target Market, Data Analysis, Target Audience, R Programming, Unsupervised Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Modeling, Consumer Behaviour, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Annual Reports, Regulatory Requirements, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Documents, Market Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Sales Presentation, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Target Audience, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Value Propositions, Microsoft Office, Business Communication, Team Oriented, Business Process
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, People Development, Leadership Development, Mentorship, Employee Coaching, Professional Development, Team Management, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Storytelling, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Communication, Business Communication, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Virtual Teams, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Negotiation, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Timelines, Database Management, Databases, Project Schedules, Data Visualization, Calendar Management, Workflow Management, Information Architecture, Kanban Principles, Collaborative Software, Content Development and Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Adobe Illustrator, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Creativity, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, Creative Design, Creative Thinking, Color Theory, Digital Design, Visual Design, Content Creation, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), No-Code Development, Microsoft 365, UI Components, Development Environment, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Content Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Auditing, Content Strategy, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Technical Support, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Equities, Balance Sheet, Investments, Trend Analysis, Consolidation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks