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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

    Emory University

    Forecasting Models for Marketing Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Model Evaluation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Customer Acquisition Management, Excel Formulas, Marketing Budgets, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, Logistic Regression

    4.4 stars, 82 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (82) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Getting Started in Microsoft SharePoint

    Skills you'll gain: Document Management, Intranet, Collaborative Software, Team Management, File Management, Content Management

    4 stars, 75 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4 (75) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Strategic Leadership, Action Oriented, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Goal Setting, General Networking, Business

    4.6 stars, 69 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    دليل استخدام كانفا للمبتدئين

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Design, User Accounts, Design Software, Data Sharing, Layout Design, Content Creation, File Management, Editing, Marketing

    4.6 stars, 131 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (131) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Financial Forecasting and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Risk Management, Budgeting, Income Statement, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Forecasting, Engineering Management, Operating Budget, Business Reporting, Cash Flows

    4.8 stars, 84 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (84) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Administración ágil de proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Portfolio Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, Leadership, Kanban Principles, Governance, Portfolio Management

    4.9 stars, 128 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (128) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Digital Marketing Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, MarTech, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Market Trend, Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis

    4.5 stars, 107 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (107) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Digital Publishing, Content Optimization, Search Engine Optimization, Intellectual Property, Layout Design, Account Management, Accounting

    4.3 stars, 99 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (99) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to Generative AI - Art of the Possible

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Machine Learning Methods

    4.6 stars, 170 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    IBM

    Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Web Presence, Presentations, Cybersecurity, Applicant Tracking Systems, Market Research, Recruitment, Portfolio Management, Job Analysis, Business Writing, Negotiation, Writing

    4.8 stars, 134 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Financial Modeling, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Productivity Software, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Financial Data, Finance, Microsoft Office, Loans

    4.7 stars, 71 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Negociación y Resolución de Conflictos

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Relationship Management, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness

    4.7 stars, 156 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (156) · Beginner · 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

  • Forecasting Models for Marketing Decisions: Emory University
  • Getting Started in Microsoft SharePoint: Coursera
  • How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others: University of Michigan
  • دليل استخدام كانفا للمبتدئين: Coursera
  • Financial Forecasting and Reporting: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Administración ágil de proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Digital Marketing Trends: Coursera
  • Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing: Coursera
  • Introduction to Generative AI - Art of the Possible: Amazon Web Services
  • Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep: IBM

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