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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


  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إدارة المشتريات والعقود

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Management, Materials Management, Vendor Contracts, Supplier Management, Decision Making

    4.6 stars, 116 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Leading Technical Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Leadership Studies, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership Development, Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Planning, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Team Building, Professional Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Change Management

    4.6 stars, 54 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (54) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Content Planning and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Content Development and Management, Content Management, Digital Content, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Web Content, Content Management Systems, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Assets, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Content Scheduling, Governance, Audit Planning, Customer Analysis, Asset Management, Auditing

    4.7 stars, 92 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Emprendimiento y métodos ágiles de desarrollo en videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Video Game Development, Customer Analysis, Agile Methodology, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Software Development, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Game Design, Target Audience, Sprint Planning, Target Market, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Market Opportunities

    4.5 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    HEC Paris

    CAPSTONE: Your Leadership Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Leadership Development, Trustworthiness, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Oral Expression, Strategic Leadership, Accountability, Resilience, Personal Development, Visionary, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Forecasting, Strategic Planning

    4.7 stars, 83 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Crear un Informe Financiero con Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Income Statement, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Business Reporting, Ledgers (Accounting), Spreadsheet Software

    4.7 stars, 105 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (105) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Grab Data Fast with Vertical and Horizontal LOOKUP

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Import/Export, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Business Analysis

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

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    IBM

    IBM COBOL Core

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, Program Development, Programming Principles, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Business Logic

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Accounting Operations & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Bookkeeping, Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Invoicing, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Process Optimization, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Financial Reporting, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Management, AI Enablement, Automation, Data Validation, Process Engineering

    3.6 stars, 30 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.6 (30) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Visual Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Design Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Portfolio Management, Brand Awareness

    4.7 stars, 96 reviews, Advanced, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (96) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Construction Management Industry and Profession

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Cost Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Architecture and Construction, Project Management, General Construction and Construction Labor, Construction Inspection, Facility Management, Submittals (Construction), Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning

    4.8 stars, 72 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Data Analytics in Sports Law and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Facility Management, Event Management, Legal Risk, Contract Management, Events and Conferences, Calendar Management, People Analytics, Performance Analysis, Facility Operations, Driving engagement, Analytics, Data Management, Scheduling, Labor Relations, Workforce Management, Relationship Management, Data Analysis, Performance Measurement, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.8 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (54) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • إدارة المشتريات والعقود: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Leading Technical Organizations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Digital Content Planning and Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Emprendimiento y métodos ágiles de desarrollo en videojuegos: Universidad de los Andes
  • CAPSTONE: Your Leadership Challenge: HEC Paris
  • Crear un Informe Financiero con Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Grab Data Fast with Vertical and Horizontal LOOKUP: Coursera
  • IBM COBOL Core: IBM
  • Accounting Operations & Automation: Coursera
  • Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva: Coursera

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