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.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Sprint Planning, Team Leadership, Project Implementation, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Project Performance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Dashboard, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Automation, Marketing, Customer Data Management, Marketing Management, Business, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Operational Risk, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Services, Financial Regulations, Compliance Management, Information Technology, FinTech, Cyber Risk, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Governance, Risk Control, Business Continuity Planning, IT Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Disaster Recovery, System Implementation, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Organizational Skills, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Typography, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Growth Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Business Strategies, Leadership, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Market Opportunities
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Lead Generation, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Target Audience, Phone Sales, Customer Analysis, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Social Media Marketing, Communication Strategies, Personalized Service, Email Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Capital Expenditure, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Forecasting, Depreciation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Annual Reports, Sales, Working Capital, Microsoft Excel
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supplier Management, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Data Sharing, Digital Design, Developing Training Materials, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Graphic Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Loss Prevention, Teaching
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Contract Review, Intellectual Property, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Contract Negotiation, Social Media Content, Branding, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Legal Strategy, Business Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Assets, Market Opportunities, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Team Building, Leadership, Adaptability, Strategic Leadership, Resilience, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Productivity, Decision Making, Personal Development, Business, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months