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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

    IBM

    Business Intelligence (BI) Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Data Mining, Business Intelligence Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Management, Data Store, Data Collection, Data Visualization, Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Wrangling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Presentation, Statistical Analysis

    4.7 stars, 437 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Innovating with the Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Journey Mapping, Process Design, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Product Management

    4.6 stars, 323 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Foundations of Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

    4.8 stars, 43K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (43K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Foundations of Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Business Metrics, Plan Execution, Business Process Improvement, Business Process, Project Implementation

    4.8 stars, 2.2K reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.2K) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Wrangling, SQL, Plot (Graphics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Visualization, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 151K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (151K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills

    4.9 stars, 51K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (51K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores

    Skills you'll gain: Order Fulfillment, Online Advertising, E-Commerce, Order Delivery, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Customer experience improvement, Market Research, Marketing, Retail Management, Advertising Campaigns, Sales, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, Customer Engagement, Target Audience

    4.8 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Business Growth Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.7 stars, 727 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Preprocessing, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Advanced Analytics, Business Mathematics

    4.7 stars, 6.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    International Business Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Planning, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Change Management, Data Presentation, Leadership and Management, Professional Networking, Business Mathematics, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Strategy, Professionalism, Time Management, Competitive Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Business Strategies

    4.6 stars, 2.1K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Communication, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Writing

    4.5 stars, 538 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (538) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Go To Market Strategy, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Performance Measurement, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Initiative and Leadership, New Business Development, Operational Performance Management, Growth Strategies, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Presentations, Customer Acquisition Management, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Inclusion, Target Market, Financial Planning

    4.8 stars, 771 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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