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.

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Validation, Business Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Import/Export, Process Optimization, Business Modeling, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Intercultural Competence, Virtual Teams, Storytelling, Behavioral Economics, Business Research, Value Propositions, Active Listening, Market Research, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Sales Pipelines, Marketing Psychology, Digital Communications, Collaboration, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Advertising Sales, Video Production, Marketing Materials, Facebook, Promotional Strategies, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Drive Engagement, Target Audience
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Performance Metric, Smart Goals, Social Media Management, Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Performance Measurement, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Active Listening, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, LinkedIn, Marketing, Facebook, Social Network Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Peer Review, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Brainstorming, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, People Management, Team Building, Staff Management, Team Motivation, Teamwork, Delegation Skills, Conflict Management, Leadership, Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Employee Coaching, Creative Problem-Solving, Coaching, Personal Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Social Sciences, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Network Analysis, Economics, Probability, Market Dynamics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Infrastructure Security, Safety and Security, Identity and Access Management, Governance, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting, General Ledger, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Transaction Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Accounting Records, Ledgers (Accounting), General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Record Keeping, Income Statement, Financial Statements
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Systems Administration, System Configuration, Organizational Structure, Payroll Administration, Oracle Databases, Workforce Management, Benefits Administration, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Employee Training, Expense Management, User Accounts, Data Validation, Data Entry, Scheduling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Analytics, User Feedback, Business Analytics, Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, User Flows, Performance Analysis, Data Presentation, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Statistical Analysis, Data Capture, Taxonomy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks