
External Training Courses
Business Planning
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Here are some FREE courses that can help you create a BUSINESS PLAN
Alison's Small Business: The Business Plan – This free online course covers the essentials of writing a business plan, securing funding, and managing costs for start-ups - https://alison.com/course/small-business-the-business-plan
Free Online Creating a Business Start-Up – This course provides guidance on business start-up steps, marketing strategies, legal and financial considerations, and business planning - https://freecoursesinengland.co.uk/em-lc-creating-a-business-start-up-lv2/
Business Plan Resources – Offers free business plan templates and advice on writing a business plan - https://www.gov.uk/write-business-plan
These should give you a solid foundation to start crafting your business plan.
Presentation Skills
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Here are some FREE courses to help you improve your PRESENTATION SKILLS
Alison's Presentation Skills Course – Covers verbal and non-verbal communication, overcoming nervousness, and creating engaging presentations - https://alison.com/course/presentation-skills
Udemy Free Presentation Skills Courses – Offers various tutorials on public speaking, slide design, and effective communication - https://www.udemy.com/topic/presentation-skills/free/
Institute of Coding's Presentation Skills Training – A free two-week course from the University of Leeds, focusing on impactful presentations and storytelling techniques - https://instituteofcoding.org/course/click-start-by-the-university-of-leeds-presenting-your-work-with-impact-presentation-skills-training/
These should give you a solid foundation to enhance your presentation skills.
Business Marketing Skills
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Here are some free courses to help you learn BUSINESS MARKETING SKILLS:
Google's Fundamentals of Digital Marketing – A beginner-friendly course covering SEO, social media, and digital advertising - https://backlinko.com/free-online-marketing-classes
Free Online Digital Marketing Course – Covers marketing strategy, social media, email marketing, and SEO, with an accredited qualification - https://freecoursesinengland.co.uk/digital-marketing-free-course/
Coursera Free Marketing Courses – Offers various free marketing courses from universities and industry experts - https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=free&skills=Marketing
Girls in Marketing Free Courses – Includes digital marketing, social media strategy, and Google Analytics training - https://girlsinmarketing.com/marketing-courses/
These should give you a solid foundation in business marketing

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