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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 California, Irvine

    Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Project Implementation, Earned Value Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Performance Metric, Scheduling, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Timelines, Stakeholder Engagement, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Planning, Project Documentation, Leadership

    4.7 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (37) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Centric Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Customer Insights, Process Development, Customer Analysis, User Feedback, Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Business Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Psychology

    4.7 stars, 81 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (81) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Navigating Generative AI Risks for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Compliance Management, Business Ethics, AI Security, Intellectual Property, Business Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personally Identifiable Information, Risk Analysis, Data Governance, Data Security, Accountability

    4.9 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (78) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Fundamentals of Credit

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Loans, Capital Expenditure, Lending and Underwriting, General Lending, Consumer Lending, Mortgage Loans, Commercial Lending, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Analysis, Corporate Finance

    4.7 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Strategic Sales Management Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Case Studies, Sales, Sales Process, Market Intelligence, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Intelligence, Selling Techniques, Business Analysis, Peer Review

    4.6 stars, 37 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    A Manager's Guide to Modern Hiring by AIRS®

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Employee Engagement, New Hire Orientations, Diversity Marketing, Talent Recruitment, Process Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Customer Engagement, Branding, Human Resources, Collaboration, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Time Management, Decision Making, Resource Utilization, Critical Thinking

    4.4 stars, 67 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (67) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Accounting 2

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Equities, Tax, Tax Management, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset, Securities (Finance), Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Inventory Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Management, Asset Management, Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Depreciation, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements

    4.9 stars, 75 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (75) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    Macquarie University

    Повествование и влияние: Эффектная коммуникация

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Leadership, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Motivational Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 68 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (68) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Business Process Modeling with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Process Analysis, Business Transformation, Case Studies, Workflow Management, Process Mapping, Initiative and Leadership, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Optimization, Business Leadership, Quality Improvement, Innovation, Automation, Analysis

    4.5 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Ciência de Dados para Finanças

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, FinTech, Data Engineering, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Digital Transformation, Financial Market, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Literacy, Business Transformation

    4.3 stars, 94 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (94) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Apple's Stock and Financials with Bloomberg Terminal

    Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Equities, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Modeling, Data Access, Financial Market

    4.3 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (44) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    PMP Exam Prep: Managing People with Power Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Management Training And Development, Expectation Management, Drive Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Resource Management, People Development, Relationship Management, Communication Strategies

    4.6 stars, 74 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (74) · 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

  • Project Management: University of California, Irvine
  • Customer Centric Innovation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Navigating Generative AI Risks for Leaders: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Credit: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Strategic Sales Management Final Project: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • A Manager's Guide to Modern Hiring by AIRS®: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Accounting 2: University of Lausanne
  • Повествование и влияние: Эффектная коммуникация: Macquarie University
  • Business Process Modeling with AI: STARWEAVER
  • Ciência de Dados para Finanças: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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