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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


  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Legal Risk, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Contract Management, Contract Review, Personal Injury Law, Legal Strategy, New Business Development, Civil Law, Intellectual Property, Contract Compliance, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Fundraising

    4.8 stars, 133 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Introduction to Banking

    Skills you'll gain: Banking Services, Financial Statement Analysis, Banking, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Financial Services, Balance Sheet, Customer Analysis, Income Statement, General Lending, Lending and Underwriting, Investment Banking, Target Market

    4.6 stars, 106 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (106) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Product Management: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Roadmaps, Agile Product Development, Product Development, New Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Product Requirements, Business Strategy, Demand Generation, Product Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing Collateral, Growth Strategies

    4.6 stars, 83 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (83) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Innovating with Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Google Cloud Platform, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Quality, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Generative AI, Business Transformation, Cloud Solutions, AI literacy, Machine Learning, Analytics, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Model Training, Managed Services

    4.8 stars, 117 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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

    Università Bocconi

    A Scientific Approach to Innovation Management

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, General Science and Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making, Big Data, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Performance Metric, Entrepreneurship, Business Metrics, A/B Testing, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 110 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • 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

    How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photography, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Typography, Creativity

    2.8 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 2.8 (40) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Building R Packages

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Unit Testing, R (Software), GitHub, Version Control, Rmarkdown, Cross Platform Development, Software Versioning, Software Documentation, Test Case, Testability, R Programming, Code Reusability, Knitr, Continuous Integration, Program Development, Build Tools, Git (Version Control System), Development Testing

    4.1 stars, 223 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (223) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities

    Skills you'll gain: General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accrual Accounting, Accruals, Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, International Financial Reporting Standards, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Lease Contracts, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements

    4.7 stars, 132 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (132) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Florida

    Science of Training Young Athletes Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physical Stamina, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physiology, Coaching, Injury Prevention, Stress Management, Planning, Human Musculoskeletal System

    4.9 stars, 116 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (116) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introduction to Banking: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Product Management: Capstone Project: IBM
  • PMP Certification: Pearson
  • Innovating with Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence: Google Cloud
  • Conflict Management Project: University of California, Irvine
  • A Scientific Approach to Innovation Management: Università Bocconi
  • Colaboración dinámica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop: Coursera
  • Building R Packages: Johns Hopkins University

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