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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Unlocking Business Insights through Storytelling with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Data Integrity, Driving engagement, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Design Elements And Principles

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.7 (20) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Relación entre Branding y Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Brand Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Branding, Marketing Management, Business Marketing, Value Propositions, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Go To Market Strategy, Digital Marketing

    4.9 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.9 (20) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Gold Market Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Digital Assets, Supply And Demand, Financial Regulations, Portfolio Risk, Financial Regulation, Banking, Return On Investment, Blockchain

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

    ā˜… 4.8 (33) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft Copilot in Excel: Smarter Data Analysis Made Easy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Excel Macros, Microsoft 365, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Generative AI Agents, Data Analysis, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Workflow Management, Productivity, Automation, Customer Data Management, Data Management, Leadership Development

    4.8 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Course, Less Than 2 Hours

    ā˜… 4.8 (23) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tufts University

    Hypothesis Testing with Python and Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Microsoft Excel, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Sampling (Statistics), Analytical Skills, Spreadsheet Software, Statistics, Business Analytics, Python Programming

    4.2 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.2 (24) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004)

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Public Key Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Compliance Management, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Hardening, Enterprise Application Management

    4.7 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.7 (27) Ā· Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Database Software, Database Systems, Database Management Systems, Database Design, Information Management, Databases, Diagram Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Management, Software Systems

    4.3 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ā˜… 4.3 (32) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategic Writing for Technical Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Technical Writing, Stakeholder Analysis, Technical Communication, Concision, Business Writing, Report Writing, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Documentation, Writing, Engineering Management, Writing and Editing, Stakeholder Engagement, Management Reporting, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Strategic Communication

    4.6 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.6 (23) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    What is Procure to Pay

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Operational Efficiency, Business Process, Process Improvement and Optimization, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Operational Excellence, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Payment Processing and Collection, Payment Processing, Cost Reduction, Billing & Invoicing, Compliance Management, Automation

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

    ā˜… 4.6 (36) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Manage Resources in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Development, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Resource Management, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Scripting, Software Installation, Verification And Validation

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

    ā˜… 5 (21) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Facebook Pixel

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Personalized Campaigns, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Web Analytics, Systems Integration

    4.1 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ā˜… 4.1 (24) Ā· Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Power Automate: Building and Managing Automated Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Workflow Analysis, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Process Optimization, Automation, Application Lifecycle Management, Business Process Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Document Management, Event-Driven Programming

    3 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 3 (17) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business plan courses

  • Unlocking Business Insights through Storytelling with Data:Ā Coursera
  • Relación entre Branding y Marketing:Ā Pontificia Universidad Católica del PerĆŗ
  • Gold Market Foundations:Ā Duke University
  • Microsoft Copilot in Excel: Smarter Data Analysis Made Easy:Ā Knowledge Accelerators
  • Hypothesis Testing with Python and Excel:Ā Tufts University
  • CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004):Ā Packt
  • Fundamentals of Database Systems:Ā Coursera
  • Strategic Writing for Technical Leaders:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • What is Procure to Pay:Ā Coursera
  • Manage Resources in Azure:Ā Microsoft

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