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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Visualization for Data Analysis with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Analytics, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Spatial Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Forecasting, Root Cause Analysis

    4.6 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Salesforce Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Data Security, Data Access, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Security Controls, Customer Engagement, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Customer Service, Data Maintenance, Business Reporting, Data Management, Personalized Service, Workflow Management, Process Development, Process Design, Lead Generation, Business Process Automation, Cloud Computing, Automation

    4.6 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Intercompany Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Specialized Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Financial Modeling, Corporate Tax, Private Equity, Financial Statements, Investment Banking, Financial Analysis, Tax Management, Corporate Finance, Tax, Tax Laws, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Business Metrics, Balance Sheet, Equities

    4.5 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Critical Thinking & Logic: Real-World Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Decision Making, Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Psychology

    4.8 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, User Provisioning, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Cloud Applications, Email Automation, Account Management, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Management

    3.8 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Professional Communication & Career Growth Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Oral Expression, Active Listening, Professional Networking, Cultural Sensitivity, Negotiation, Discussion Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Social Skills, Interviewing Skills, Oral Comprehension, Value Propositions, Applicant Tracking Systems, Communication Strategies, Writing

    4.9 stars, 103 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (103) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Predictive Analytics for Business with H2O in R

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Pipelines, R (Software), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Science, Data Processing, Machine Learning Software, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Model Training, Telemarketing, Model Deployment, Model Optimization

    4.9 stars, 53 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.9 (53) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Value Stream Mapping

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Strategic Thinking, Process Analysis, Process Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Process, Workflow Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Optimization, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Modeling, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Waste Minimization, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.1 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Vocabulary

    4.8 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Market your new business with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Promotional Materials, Design, Dashboard, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Branding, Content Creation, Marketing, Advertising, Business

    4.7 stars, 37 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Migration, Generative AI, Database Development, Dashboard Creation, Software Documentation, Database Management, ChatGPT, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Business Reporting, Prototyping, Performance Testing

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Data-Driven Leadership: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership Studies, Data Literacy, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Decision Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Digital Transformation, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Data Quality, Professional Development, Agile Methodology, Storytelling, Organizational Structure, Portfolio Management, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 110 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (110) · Intermediate · 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

  • Visualization for Data Analysis with Power BI: Microsoft
  • Salesforce Reporting: University of California, Irvine
  • Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Advanced Topics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Critical Thinking & Logic: Real-World Skills: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Salesforce Introduction: LearnKartS
  • Professional Communication & Career Growth Skills: EDUCBA
  • Predictive Analytics for Business with H2O in R: Coursera
  • Value Stream Mapping: Coursera
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Market your new business with Canva: Coursera

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