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.

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Qualitative Research, Human Centered Design, Customer experience improvement, Empathy, Problem Solving, Customer Insights, Persona Development, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Live Streaming, Driving engagement, Customer Engagement, Content Performance Analysis, Content Development and Management, Content Strategy, Community Development, Technical Support
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Computer Architecture, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Electronic Components, Micrometer, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Financial Services, Commercial Banking, Financial Systems, Financial Trading, Banking, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Digital Assets, Innovation, Cryptography, Transaction Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Design, Web Design, Layout Design, Style Guides, Typography
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Business Writing, Product Planning, Marketing Budgets, Business Communication, Project Documentation, Presentations, Management Reporting, Business Planning, New Product Development, Budgeting, Project Coordination, Market Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Regulatory Compliance, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, Compliance Management, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Brand Management, Market Opportunities, Consumer Behaviour, Cultural Responsiveness, International Relations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Requirements, Lending and Underwriting, Compliance Management, Mortgage Loans, Commercial Lending, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Consumer Lending, Quality Control, AI Enablement, Decision Making, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Social Media Management, Instagram, Facebook, Scheduling, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Planning, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Financial Controls, Regulatory Documents, Auditing, Payment Processing and Collection, Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Internal Controls, Transaction Processing, Compliance Auditing, Verification And Validation, Document Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Relationship Building, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, SQL, Database Development, Procedure Development, Database Management Systems, Query Languages
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours