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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, AI literacy, Legal Technology, Creativity, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Presentations, AI Integrations, Editing, Writing, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Content Creation, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Advanced SPSS Data Analytics & Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, SPSS (Software), SPSS, Descriptive Analytics, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Data Wrangling, Logistic Regression, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Data Presentation, Correlation Analysis, Data Processing, Data Literacy, Data Analysis

    4.9 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Professional Selling: Step 3 - Become a High-Performer

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Selling Techniques, Consultative Selling, Sales Presentation, Sales, General Sales Practices, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, Solution Selling, Sales Prospecting, Customer Relationship Building, Prospecting and Qualification, Rapport Building, Customer Retention, Negotiation, Return On Investment

    4.8 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Active Listening For Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Social Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Development, Empathy, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Client Services

    4.7 stars, 30 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (30) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Python for Researchers

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Program Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Development Environment

    4.9 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Giving Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Constructive Feedback, Pedagogy, Recognizing Others, Open Mindset, Empowerment, Active Listening, Motivational Skills, Coaching, Communication Strategies

    4.7 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Practical Data Science for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Matplotlib, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Data Presentation, Data Science, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Data Wrangling, Correlation Analysis, Portfolio Management, Predictive Analytics

    4.7 stars, 21 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (21) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Excel Formulas, Excel Macros, Microsoft Power Platform, ChatGPT, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Teams, Workflow Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Excellence, Microsoft Windows, Test Tools, Interactive Learning, Software Development Tools, Devops Tools

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Geospatial Technology for Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Construction, Construction Management, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Spatial Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, GIS Software, Scientific Visualization, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, 3D Modeling

    4.8 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create Successful Pinterest Pins for Business in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Canva (Software), Visual Storytelling, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Storytelling, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Driving engagement, Marketing

    4.7 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (16) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Financial Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Working Capital, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Gross Profit, Analysis, Depreciation

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Analyst: AI, Excel, and Power BI Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Risk Management Framework, Capital Budgeting, Supervised Learning, Risk Management, Financial Auditing, Variance Analysis, Risk Analysis, Budgeting, Credit Risk, Predictive Modeling, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization

    3.3 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.3 (8) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business plan courses

  • AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity: University of Michigan
  • Apply Advanced SPSS Data Analytics & Modeling: EDUCBA
  • Professional Selling: Step 3 - Become a High-Performer: Kennesaw State University
  • Active Listening For Professionals: Alex Genadinik
  • Introduction to Python for Researchers: Imperial College London
  • Giving Feedback: Arizona State University
  • Practical Data Science for Data Analysts: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Geospatial Technology for Construction: L&T EduTech
  • Create Successful Pinterest Pins for Business in Canva: Coursera

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