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: Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Database Design, SQL, Business Intelligence, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Diagram Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Root Cause Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Descriptive Analytics, Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Data Visualization, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Decision Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Ability To Meet Deadlines, Mental Concentration, Stress Management, Goal Setting, Self-Motivation, Habit Formation, Timelines, Persistence, Planning, Motivational Skills, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Productivity, Disaster Recovery, Tenacity, Cognitive flexibility, Prioritization, Self-Discipline, Follow Through
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), User Story, Agile Methodology, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Automation, Configuration Management, Process Analysis, Process Mapping, Project Management Software, Performance Metric, Process Optimization, Application Performance Management, Debugging, Due Diligence, Return On Investment, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Product Strategy, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Business Modeling, Forecasting, Product Planning, Release Management, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Customer Advocacy, Agile Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Prioritization, Product Improvement, Contract Management, Business Metrics, Performance Metric
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Smart Goals, Marketing, Target Audience, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Goal Setting, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Collaborative Software, Identity and Access Management, Document Management, Project Management Software, Project Documentation, Marketing Analytics, Project Management Life Cycle, Digital Marketing, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visio, Diagram Design, Automation, Business Process Automation, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Document Management, Performance Testing, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Scripting, Software Testing, Data Compilation, Design Elements And Principles
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Performance Management, Case Studies, Supplier Management, Workflow Management, Procurement, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Vendor Management, Risk Mitigation, Supplier Quality Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Reporting, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Negotiation, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Inside Sales, Sales, Sales Prospecting, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Web Presence, Selling Techniques, Prospecting and Qualification, Product Demonstration, Virtual Teams, Digital Brand Strategy, Technical Sales, Sales Pipelines, Rapport Building, Sales Presentations, Relationship Building, Virtual Environment, Customer Engagement, Customer Success Management, Drive Engagement
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Operating Budget, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Budget Management, Fiscal Management, Capital Expenditure, Revenue Cycle Management, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Value-Based Care, Gift Accounting, Managed Care, Insurance, Accounting, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Finance, Health Care
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulations, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Bank Regulations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Market, Derivatives, Securities (Finance), Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Credit Risk, Compliance Reporting, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Liquidation, Governance, Private Equity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Power BI, Management Reporting, Quality Assurance, Data Quality, Performance Reporting, Problem Management, Project Controls, Process Improvement and Optimization, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Analysis, Data Validation, Issue Tracking, Quality Assurance and Control, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Operations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months