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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 Minnesota

    Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Smart Goals, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Communication, General Networking, Events and Conferences, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Building a Machine Learning Ready Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, AI Enablement, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Resource Utilization, Organizational Development, Resource Management, Technology Strategies, Business Priorities, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Resource Planning, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • L

    Logical Operations

    Effective Interpersonal Communication for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Internal Communications, Communication Strategies, Corporate Communications, Social Skills, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Active Listening, Relationship Building, Organizational Structure, Mediation, Customer Relationship Building, Contract Negotiation, Organizational Development, Negotiation, Vendor Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Book Vacation with Power Automate Multilevel Approval Flow

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Workflow Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Product Testing, Document Management, Business Process Automation, Microsoft 365

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Skillshare

    Leadership: Implementing DEI at Your Company

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Case Studies, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Profitable Side Hustles: start your own business

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Ideation, Risk Mitigation, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Business Risk Management, Small Business Accounting, Marketing, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Risk Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Strategies, Brainstorming, Self-Starter, Self-Motivation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Project Management: Acronyms to Trello Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Project Coordination, Digital Marketing Tools, Coordinating, Project Management, Organizational Skills, Marketing Operations, Communication, Vocabulary, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Z

    Zoho Corporation

    Key Skillsets for a Sales Representative

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Sales Training, Sales, Sales Development, Selling Techniques, Closing (Sales), Customer Relationship Building, Sales Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Management, Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Communication, Business Software, Business Writing, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Value Propositions, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR) - US

    Skills you'll gain: Record Keeping, Fraud detection, Compliance Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Training, Regulatory Requirements, Bank Regulations, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Financial Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Regulations, Compliance Auditing, Financial Auditing, Transaction Processing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Banking Services, Banking, Cash Management, Finance, Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    AI Projects: Plan, Track, Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Risking, Project Controls, Earned Value Management, Verification And Validation, Project Management Life Cycle, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, AI Workflows, Quality Assurance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Continuous Monitoring, Variance Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Logical Operations

    Facilitating Meetings Effectively

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Virtual Teams, Brainstorming, Taking Meeting Minutes, Discussion Facilitation, Planning, Leadership, Team Leadership, Team Building, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Team Motivation, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Active Listening, Productivity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Process, Business Environment, and Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Mitigation, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Compliance Management, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Scope Management, Business Process, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Process Management, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology

    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

  • Networking: University of Minnesota
  • Building a Machine Learning Ready Organization: Amazon Web Services
  • Effective Interpersonal Communication for Business: Logical Operations
  • Book Vacation with Power Automate Multilevel Approval Flow: Coursera
  • Leadership: Implementing DEI at Your Company: Skillshare
  • Profitable Side Hustles: start your own business: Chris Croft Training
  • Project Management: Acronyms to Trello Tasks: Coursera
  • Key Skillsets for a Sales Representative: Zoho Corporation
  • Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR) - US: SkillUp
  • AI Projects: Plan, Track, Deliver: Coursera

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