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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


  • S

    SkillUp

    Managing Identity Services using AD DS and Microsoft Entra

    Skills you'll gain: Group Policy, Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Servers, Windows Servers, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Based Integration, Disaster Recovery

    4.3 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Build Your Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Rapport Building, Stakeholder Analysis, Professional Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Relationship Management, Target Audience, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, Communication Strategies, General Networking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Regulatory Landscape of Alternative Investments

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Asset Management, Financial Regulations, Financial Regulation, Securities (Finance), Investments, Investment Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Private Equity, Real Estate, Financial Services, Regulatory Requirements, Capital Markets, Property and Real Estate, Due Diligence, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    Sector Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Investment Management, Equities, General Finance, Securities Trading, Market Trend, Market Opportunities, Performance Analysis, Stock Rotation, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Mastering the Foundations of Strategic Selling

    Skills you'll gain: Sales, Sales Strategy, Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Account Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Business Communication, Consultative Approaches, Relationship Building, Sales Pipelines, General Sales Practices, Overcoming Objections, Relationship Management, Sales Process, Closing (Sales), Communication Strategies, Proposal Writing, Digital Transformation, AI Personalization, Personalized Campaigns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Apply Currency Conversion in Treasury

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Financial Analysis, International Relations, Financial Acumen, Financial Market, Economics, Travel Arrangements, Case Studies, Business Mathematics, Market Dynamics, Arithmetic, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Business, Applied Mathematics

    4.7 stars, 14 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (14) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Special Topics and Specialization Wrap-up

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Purchasing, Procurement, Consolidation, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity Programs

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: Vertical Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Recognizing Others, Peer Review, Supervision, Communication Strategies, Tactfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Positive Behavior Support, Organizational Leadership, Communication

    4.6 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    CRM Strategies: Analyze, Design & Implement

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Case Studies, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Building, Customer experience improvement, Customer Analysis, Customer Retention, Customer Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Auditing, Market Analysis

    4.5 stars, 20 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (20) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Prepare for CFA Level 1 Exam: Master Core Finance Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Derivatives, Investment Management, Equities, Financial Market, Private Equity, Competitive Analysis, Futures Exchange, Asset Management, Risk Management, Securities (Finance), Risk Management Framework, Investments, Capital Markets, Credit Risk, Real Estate, Financial Trading, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Finance

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introducción al Marketing de Redes Sociales con Visme

    Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Instagram, Marketing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design

    4.1 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.1 (10) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Creating Tasks and Goals for a Project in ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Delegation Skills, Project Performance, Collaborative Software, Project Coordination, Project Management, User Accounts, Internal Communications, Communication

    5 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 5 (9) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Managing Identity Services using AD DS and Microsoft Entra: SkillUp
  • Build Your Influence: Harvard Business Review
  • Regulatory Landscape of Alternative Investments: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Sector Investing: Interactive Brokers
  • Mastering the Foundations of Strategic Selling: LearnQuest
  • Analyze & Apply Currency Conversion in Treasury: EDUCBA
  • Special Topics and Specialization Wrap-up: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Feedback Loops: Vertical Feedback: University of Michigan
  • CRM Strategies: Analyze, Design & Implement: EDUCBA
  • Prepare for CFA Level 1 Exam: Master Core Finance Concepts: Board Infinity

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