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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Google Ads, Online Advertising, Target Audience, Performance marketing, Marketing Budgets, Advertising Campaigns, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Paid media, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Analytics, Media Planning, Dashboard, Budget Management, Facebook, Data Analysis, Market Trend
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing Management, Strategic Marketing, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Business Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Project Management Software, Automation, Business Process Automation, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: People Management, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Team Leadership, Procurement, Project Management, Requirements Management, Agile Project Management, Cost Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Business Process, Project Risk Management, Quality Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Risk Management, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Content Strategy, Web Content, Auditing, Report Writing, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Video Editing, Content Performance Analysis, Drive Engagement, Storytelling, Social Media Content, Canva (Software), Design, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Competitive Analysis, Video Production, Social Media, Social Media Management, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Photo Editing, Content Strategy, Analytics, Visual Design, Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing, Podcasting, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Social Media Content, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Branding
Mixed · 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

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Support, Customer experience improvement, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Retention, Customer Engagement, Greeting Customers, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Telephone Skills, Active Listening, Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques, Crisis Management, Crisis Intervention
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Financial Auditing, Excel Formulas, Version Control, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Model Evaluation, Peer Review, Risk Modeling, Change Control, Analysis, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Modeling, Case Studies, Performance Analysis, Technical Documentation, Performance Metric
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Technical Communication, Productivity Software, Graphics Software, Public Speaking, Graphic and Visual Design, Communication, User Interface (UI), Organizational Skills, Professionalism, Productivity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Resilience, AI Enablement, Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, AI Workflows, Innovation, Responsible AI, Emotional Intelligence, Workforce Development, Creative Thinking, Organizational Change, Leadership, Generative AI, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months