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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


  • I

    IE Business School

    Fundamentals of Diversity

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Diversity Programs, People Management, Culture, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Resource Policies, Talent Management, Human Resource Management, Talent Recruitment, Talent Acquisition

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Digital Health Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Medicaid, Medical Terminology, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Managed Care, Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurship, Payment Systems, Medicare, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Payment Processing, Value-Based Care, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.3 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Model Training, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Analytics, Pandas (Python Package), Drug Development, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Manipulation, Medical Science and Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Scientific Visualization, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning

    2.4 stars, 28 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 2.4 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Decision Intelligence, Test Case, Agentic systems, User Interface (UI), Performance Testing, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Decision Support Systems, Model Evaluation

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Hedge Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Reporting, Financial Regulations, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Valuation, Reconciliation, Consolidation, Financial Regulation, Compliance Reporting, Intercompany Accounting, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Inventory Accounting, Technical Accounting, Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Tax Compliance, Capital Markets

    4.6 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (48) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Western Australia

    Attracting and Sourcing Diverse Candidates

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Sourcing, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Talent Acquisition, Diversity Awareness, Talent Pipelining, Professional Networking, Job Evaluation, Strategic Sourcing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Advertising

    4.6 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Introduction to GenAI for Business Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Workflow Analysis, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Process Optimization, AI Integrations

    4.4 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    User Awareness and Education for Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Intelligence, End User Training and Support, Human Computer Interaction, Information Privacy

    4.7 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Project Management Dashboard using Bitrix24

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Dashboard, Project Schedules, Project Management, Calendar Management, Collaborative Software, Milestones (Project Management), Account Management

    4.5 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (37) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Effective Talent Management & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Virtual Teams, Management Training And Development, People Development, Talent Pipelining, Human Resource Strategy, Human Capital, Workforce Development, People Management, Leadership Development, Training and Development, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Gap Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership

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

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

  • S

    SkillUp

    Leadership and Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Six Sigma Methodology, Team Leadership, Team Management, Lean Six Sigma, Logistics, Team Building, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Management Training And Development, Team Motivation, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Quality Improvement, Conflict Management, Change Management, Project Management, Leadership, Process Improvement, Performance Measurement

    4.8 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Demand Forecasting Using Time Series

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Demand Planning, Trend Analysis, Data Visualization, Customer Demand Planning, Regression Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    3.3 stars, 39 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.3 (39) · 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

  • Fundamentals of Diversity: IE Business School
  • Introduction to Digital Health Entrepreneurship: Johns Hopkins University
  • Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery: LearnQuest
  • Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents: Microsoft
  • Advanced Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting: EDUCBA
  • Attracting and Sourcing Diverse Candidates: University of Western Australia
  • Introduction to GenAI for Business Process Automation: SkillUp
  • User Awareness and Education for Generative AI: Coursera
  • Create a Project Management Dashboard using Bitrix24: Coursera
  • Effective Talent Management & Development: Northeastern University

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