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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

    The PL-900 Practice Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Product Automation, Microsoft Development Tools, Business Intelligence Software, Application Development, No-Code Development, Generative AI Agents, Dashboard Creation, Systems Integration

    4.4 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    IBM

    DataOps Methodology

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Transformation, DevOps, Data Pipelines, Business Process Automation

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

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

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  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Influencing the Organisation

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Stakeholder Communications, Professional Networking, Matrix Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Influencing, Professional Development, Organizational Strategy, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Branding, Storytelling

    4.7 stars, 44 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (44) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Sustainable Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Standards, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Sustainable Development, Supplier Management, Materials Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Regulations, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Risk Management, Environmental Laws, Logistics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)

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

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

    Category: Preview
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Управление анализом данных

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Statistical Reporting, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Capture, Data Management, Data Synthesis, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Coordinating, Coordination, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Communication

    4.8 stars, 51 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Infosec

    NIST 800-171

    Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security Awareness Training, Document Management, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Cryptography, Encryption

    4.6 stars, 55 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (55) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Strategic Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Plan Execution, Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Business Management, Case Studies, Corporate Sustainability, Market Analysis, Analysis, Business Analysis, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Continuous Monitoring, Market Dynamics, Contingency Planning

    4.9 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Wealth Management

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Wealth Management, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Financial Services, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Artificial Intelligence, Compliance Training, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Financial Planning

    4.4 stars, 28 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (28) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Essential Skills for Comp & Benefits Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Project Management, Data Analysis, Compensation and Benefits, Business Analytics, Analytics, Google Sheets, Project Design, Timelines, Data Cleansing, Data Integrity, Data Preprocessing, Agile Methodology, Employee Surveys

    4.4 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Practices

    4.8 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    AI Business School

    AI agents and creator tools for finance professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, No-Code Development, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Digital Transformation, Business Process Automation, Business Technologies, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Application Development

    4.2 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    Edureka

    MySQL for Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Business Intelligence, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SQL, Relational Databases, Database Software, Data Presentation, Database Management Systems, Data Visualization Software, Database Management, Databases, Data Access, Authorization (Computing), Query Languages, Performance Tuning

    4.2 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • The PL-900 Practice Exam: Microsoft
  • DataOps Methodology: IBM
  • Influencing the Organisation: Queen Mary University of London
  • Sustainable Supply Chains: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Управление анализом данных: Johns Hopkins University
  • NIST 800-171: Infosec
  • Strategic Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Wealth Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Essential Skills for Comp & Benefits Professionals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care: University of Minnesota

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