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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


  • N

    NIIT

    Server side JavaScript with Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Unit Testing, Server Side, Javascript, Debugging, Back-End Web Development, File Systems, File I/O, Software Testing, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Code Reusability

    3.8 stars, 86 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (86) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Courage, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Leadership Studies, Professionalism, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Technical Management, Ancient History, Human Development, Liberal Arts, Culture, Business Leadership, Leadership, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Psychology

    4.8 stars, 198 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (198) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Systems Development, Process Modeling, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Business Analysis, Functional Requirement, Software Design, Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Analysis Tools, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Software Development, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.6 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Supply Chain, Sustainable Systems, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Occupational Safety And Health, Water Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Employee Assistance Programs, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Employee Engagement

    4.7 stars, 108 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Social Impact Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Business Ethics, Business Planning, Program Evaluation, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Management

    4.8 stars, 85 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (85) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Automating Team Communication with Google Sheets and Apps Script

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Planning, Scripting, Gmail, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Project Management, Javascript

    4.5 stars, 131 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (131) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Python para Ciencia de Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Database Management, Data Science, Analytical Skills, Relational Databases, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, Forecasting, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

    3.8 stars, 73 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (73) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    Investing using Value, Growth, Momentum and Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Investments, Supply And Demand, Real Estate, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Market Trend, Portfolio Risk, Growth Strategies, Market Data, Business Economics, Economics, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Compensation Analysis, Technical Analysis, Research

    4.6 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (64) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Transmedia Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Peer Review, Storytelling, Video Game Development, Writing and Editing, Writing, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Visual Storytelling, Multimedia

    4.4 stars, 66 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (66) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    English for Effective Business Communications

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Marketing, Language Competency, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources, People Management, Leadership and Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Business Communication, Recruitment, Promotional Strategies, Grammar

    4.7 stars, 122 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (122) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Organize Projects and Measure Productivity with Scrum

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Performance, Product Improvement

    4.8 stars, 55 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Governance, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Leadership and Management, Case Studies, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Culture, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7 stars, 96 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Server side JavaScript with Node.js: NIIT
  • Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Systems Analysis: IBM
  • Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes: University of Colorado System
  • Social Impact Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Automating Team Communication with Google Sheets and Apps Script: Coursera
  • Python para Ciencia de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Investing using Value, Growth, Momentum and Economics: Interactive Brokers
  • Transmedia Writing: Michigan State University
  • English for Effective Business Communications: University of California, Irvine

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