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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


  • E

    ESADE Business and Law School

    La gestión en la empresa familiar

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Organizational Structure, Governance, Business Management, Business Leadership, Systems Thinking, Organizational Development, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Continuity, Business Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Communication

    4.7 stars, 151 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (151) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Influencing, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Change Management, Thought Leadership, Team Management, Business Transformation, Drive Engagement, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy, Innovation, Workplace inclusivity, Overcoming Objections, Stakeholder Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Stakeholder Management

    4.8 stars, 180 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (180) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    PMP Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Management, Risk Management, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Team Motivation, Scheduling, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Request for Proposal, Requirements Management, Procurement, Project Management, Risk Management Framework, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Cost Control, Project Management Life Cycle

    4.7 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (61) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    行銷典範轉移: 變動中的消費世界 (Marketing in a changing world)

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Management, Target Market, Marketing, Marketing Management, Customer Relationship Management, Strategic Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Digital Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Customer Retention, Customer Data Management, Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Data-Driven Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights

    4.8 stars, 129 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (129) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Conflict Management Project

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Portfolio Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 187 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (187) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Colaboración dinámica

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Team Building, Communication Planning, Team Collaboration, Project Risk Management, Team Management, Risk Analysis, Collaborative Software, Communication Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Coordinating, Risk Management, Organizational Leadership, Planning, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Virtual Teams, Communication

    4.8 stars, 299 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (299) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Entry, Scheduling

    4.5 stars, 130 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (130) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    SkillUp

    Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Productivity Software, Editing, Writing and Editing, File Management

    4.7 stars, 145 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (145) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Financial Analysis for Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Cash Flow Forecasting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Planning, Business Valuation, Business Metrics

    4.6 stars, 119 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (119) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Principles of Accounts Payable and Receivable Management

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budget Management, Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Inventory Management, Ledgers (Accounting), Order Processing, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Order Management, Accounting, General Accounting, Inventory Control, Cost Management, Financial Reporting, Expense Management, Financial Accounting

    4.5 stars, 73 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (73) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Precision Bookkeeping: Records, Reconciliation, Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Accounting Systems, Finance, Accounting, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Record Keeping, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements

    4.4 stars, 113 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (113) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Developing AR/VR/MR/XR Apps with WebXR, Unity & Unreal

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Cross Platform Development, Application Development, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Design Research

    4.6 stars, 98 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (98) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business plan courses

  • La gestión en la empresa familiar: ESADE Business and Law School
  • Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto
  • PMP Certification: Pearson
  • 行銷典範轉移: 變動中的消費世界 (Marketing in a changing world): National Taiwan University
  • Conflict Management Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Colaboración dinámica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word: SkillUp
  • Financial Analysis for Startups: Yonsei University
  • Principles of Accounts Payable and Receivable Management: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

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