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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


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, AI literacy, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Supervised Learning, Automation, Market Intelligence, Human Machine Interfaces, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning, Human Factors

    4.4 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Beginner Microsoft Copilot: AI Prompts & Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Productivity, LLM Application, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Microsoft Windows, Business Communication

    4.6 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (34) · Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Prepare for DP-100: Data Science on Microsoft Azure Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Model Deployment, Responsible AI, Model Training, Microsoft Azure, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Data Integration, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing

    4.4 stars, 80 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (80) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Crear una hoja para Gestionar Proyectos en Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Project Management Software, Spreadsheet Software, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, Data Sharing, Data Validation

    4.7 stars, 147 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (147) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Intercompany Accounting, Equities, Corporate Accounting, Investment Banking, Investments, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Consolidation, Financial Statements

    4.7 stars, 51 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (51) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Tax Management, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Financial Auditing, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Accounting

    4.5 stars, 86 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Models & Frameworks to Support Sales Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Sales Process, Sales, Sales Training, Selling Techniques, Sales Support, General Sales Practices, Account Management, Communication, Negotiation

    4.5 stars, 83 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (83) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Emory University

    What Can AI Do for Marketing?

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, AI Personalization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Contextual Advertising, Marketing, Personalized Campaigns, AI Enablement, Marketing Effectiveness, Responsible AI, MarTech, Data Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Journey Mapping, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Insights, Customer Engagement, Consumer Behaviour, Data Collection

    4.5 stars, 62 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (62) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Працюйте розумніше, а не більше: управління часом для особистої та професійної продуктивності

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Prioritization, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Goal Setting, Organizational Skills, Follow Through, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Performance Improvement, Planning, Delegation Skills, Personal Attributes, Professional Development, Habit Formation

    4.7 stars, 126 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business Case Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Case Studies, Data Visualization, English Language, Presentations, Oral Expression, Report Writing, Business Writing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Business Reporting, Public Speaking, Writing, Target Audience, Persuasive Communication

    4.5 stars, 52 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (52) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Accounting Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flow Forecasting, Month End Closing, Accounts Receivable, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Financial Statements, Process Analysis, Payroll Processing, Accounting, Accounting Software, Reconciliation, General Ledger, Microsoft Excel, Internal Auditing, Variance Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Validation

    3 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3 (29) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Marketing Psychology, Decision Making, Purchasing, Customer Insights

    4.8 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Artificial Intelligence: Illinois Tech
  • Beginner Microsoft Copilot: AI Prompts & Workflows: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Prepare for DP-100: Data Science on Microsoft Azure Exam: Microsoft
  • Crear una hoja para Gestionar Proyectos en Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices: Coursera
  • Models & Frameworks to Support Sales Planning: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • What Can AI Do for Marketing?: Emory University
  • Працюйте розумніше, а не більше: управління часом для особистої та професійної продуктивності: University of California, Irvine
  • Business Case Analysis: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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