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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


  • R

    Rice University

    Data Analysis for Managerial Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Box Plots, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Probability, Statistics, Excel Formulas, Plot (Graphics), Business Mathematics, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Arithmetic, Case Studies

    4.6 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Stress Management Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Personal Development, Professional Development, Culture Transformation, Mental Health, Workforce Development, Workforce Management, Biology, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Credit Risk Modeling & Analysis Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Bank Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Risk Control, Financial Analysis

    4.5 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (49) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    ESG Data & Accountability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Market Data, Data Ethics, Financial Data, Investments, Data Collection, Due Diligence, Financial Services, Big Data, Analytics, Investment Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sustainability Reporting, Financial Market, Business Ethics, Data Quality, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Sustainable Business, Portfolio Management

    4.4 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, digital literacy, Education Software and Technology, Computational Thinking, Social Impact, Geospatial Information and Technology, Computer Networking, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Data Centers, Algorithms, Global Positioning Systems

    4.9 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    External Communications Channels

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Earned Media, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media, Stakeholder Communications, Public Affairs, Marketing Communications, Branding, Social Media Campaigns, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Internal Communications, Corporate Sustainability

    4.6 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Empowering and Transforming Your Organization with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Communications, Culture Transformation, Communication, Employee Training, Workforce Development, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Integrations, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Customer Engagement

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas en Redes Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Facebook, Professional Networking, Pinterest, Instagram, Target Audience, Live Streaming

    4.5 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Advertising in the Age of Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Advertising, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, AI Product Strategy, Digital Advertising, Customer Insights

    4.6 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Data Integration, Data Storage, & Data Migration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Cloud Storage, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Storage, Data Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Data Architecture, Data Security, File Systems, Data Loss Prevention

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft 365 Copilot AI: Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook +

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Word, Document Management, Taking Meeting Minutes, Business Management, Business Communication

    4.1 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.1 (18) · Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applied Sustainability Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Initiative and Leadership, Electrical Power, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Emerging Technologies

    4.5 stars, 55 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business plan courses

  • Data Analysis for Managerial Decision-Making: Rice University
  • Stress Management Techniques: LearnKartS
  • Credit Risk Modeling & Analysis Mastery: EDUCBA
  • ESG Data & Accountability: Interactive Brokers
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals: University of California San Diego
  • External Communications Channels: University of California, Irvine
  • Empowering and Transforming Your Organization with GenAI: Coursera
  • Analíticas en Redes Sociales: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Advertising in the Age of Generative AI: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Data Integration, Data Storage, & Data Migration: SkillUp

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