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Business Plan Courses

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.


Popular Business Plan Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Microsoft Office

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, File Management, Email Automation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Illinois Tech

    Innovation and International Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Global Marketing, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, New Product Development, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making

    Build toward a degree

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    المبادئ المحاسبية في التقارير والقوائم المالية

    Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Auditing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Promotional Materials, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Aesthetics, Design, Digital Marketing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Energy management for real estate. Methods and digital tools

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Property Management, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Real Estate, Sustainable Architecture, HVAC, Digital Assets, Building Design, Analysis, Auditing, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    175 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnKartS

    Workplace Ethics and Professionalism

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Risk Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    New York Institute of Finance

    Future Development in Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Transaction Processing, Supply Chain, Emerging Technologies, Business Technologies, AI Enablement, Distributed Computing, Data Sharing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analizar e incrementar - Parte 1

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Process Optimization, Operational Analysis, Business Process, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Regression Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Shaping Your Professional Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Influencing, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Constructive Feedback, Critical Thinking, Communication Strategies, Communication, Problem Solving, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    K

    Kennesaw State University

    The Control Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Process Capability, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement Process, Variance Analysis, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Document Management, Training Programs

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Resource Allocation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Risk Management, Transportation Operations, Analytics, Risk Analysis, Process Optimization, Statistical Methods, Business Modeling, Logistics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business plan courses

  • Introduction to Microsoft Office: Coursera
  • Innovation and International Strategy: Illinois Tech
  • Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • المبادئ المحاسبية في التقارير والقوائم المالية: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva : Coursera
  • Energy management for real estate. Methods and digital tools: Politecnico di Milano
  • Workplace Ethics and Professionalism: LearnKartS
  • Future Development in Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology: New York Institute of Finance
  • Analizar e incrementar - Parte 1: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Shaping Your Professional Brand: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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