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: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Organizational Change, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Risk Analysis, Security Strategy, Information Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Services, Data Security, Asset Protection, Business Continuity, Digital Assets
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Credit Risk, Supervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Bank Regulations, Risk Mitigation, Derivatives, Portfolio Risk, Financial Regulation, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Services, Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Investments, Compliance Management, Business Valuation, Analysis, Microsoft Excel
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Growth Strategies, Marketing Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Business Writing, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Photo Editing, Writing and Editing, Multimedia, Entrepreneurship, Productivity Software, Office Administration, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Compliance Reporting, Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, AI Workflows, Compliance Management, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Report Writing, Workflow Management, Business Reporting, Data Validation, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Verification And Validation, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Community Development, Content Development and Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Investment Banking, Case Studies, Financial Forecasting, Corporate Strategy, Plan Execution, Cash Flows
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Presentations, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Brand Awareness, Marketing Design, Driving engagement, Content Marketing, Sales Presentations, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, User Accounts, Dashboard, Online Advertising, Advertising, Account Management, Social Media, Marketing, Registration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours