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: Smart Goals, Concision, Performance Metric, Marketing Communications, Goal Setting, Digital Marketing, Internal Communications, Communication, Strategic Communication, Marketing Effectiveness, Business Writing, Team Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Strategic Marketing, Value Propositions, Environmental Issue, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Branding, Market Analysis, Target Market, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Product Strategy, Marketing Channel
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Image Quality, Business Ethics, Presentations, Photo Editing, Creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphic and Visual Design, Promotional Materials, Design, Customer Service, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Budget Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Cost Management, Capital Budgeting, Risk Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Case Studies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Inclusion, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Payment Systems, Digital Assets, Stakeholder Analysis, Distributed Computing, Program Implementation, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Information Privacy, Governance, Network Security, Data Integrity, Financial Services
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Market Research, Survey Creation, Data Synthesis, Business Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Insights, Research Methodologies, Consumer Behaviour, Research Design, Product Development, Data Presentation, Product Strategy, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Data Presentation, Strategic Thinking, AI Enablement, Customer Insights, Large Language Modeling, Analytical Skills, Data Synthesis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Invoicing, Accounting Software, Workflow Management, Payment Processing, Accounting Records, Data Entry, Business Process Automation, Tax Compliance, Document Management, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Financial Controls, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer experience improvement, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Customer Data Management, Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Concision, Slack (Software), Teamwork, Team Building, Internal Communications, Team Oriented, Interpersonal Communications, Team Performance Management, Communication, Communication Strategies, Business Writing, Writing, Project Documentation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Project Coordination
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks