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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


  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Investment Banking

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Data, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Finance, Bidding, Equities, Business Valuation, Transaction Processing, Loans, Financial Market, Financial Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Dealing With Ambiguity

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Kennesaw State University

    An Employee's Guide to Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Remote Access Systems, Cyber Governance, Telecommuting, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Human Factors (Security), Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Core Project Management Process

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Scoping, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Scope Management, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Sprint Planning, Communication Planning, Risk Management, Project Implementation, Agile Product Development, Team Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Design Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Intelligence Digitale pour le bien commun

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications, Digital Transformation, Communication, Safety and Security, Web Presence, Digital Content, Innovation, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Strategic Leadership

    4.4 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    QuickBooks: Record, Classify, & Report Expenses

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Expense Reports, Expense Management, Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Accounting Records, Accounting Systems, Record Keeping, Accounting, Small Business Accounting, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Transaction Processing, Financial Accounting, General Accounting, Cash Receipts, Financial Data, Financial Reporting, Data Entry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep CISM: Certified Information Security Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Risk Mitigation, Threat Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, IT Management, Risk Control, Disaster Recovery, Crisis Management, Governance, Security Awareness, Business Administration

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Insight Selling

    Skills you'll gain: Consultative Approaches, Consultative Selling, Value Propositions, Sales Strategy, Market Opportunities, Selling Techniques, Executive Presence, Sales, Solution Selling, Regional Sales, General Sales Practices, Business Development, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Partnership, Active Listening, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Organizational Structure, Relationship Building

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    ThoughtSpot-Based BI Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Business Intelligence Software, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Data Literacy, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Stakeholder Communications, AI Enablement, Data Analysis, Real Time Data

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    YouTube Design: Banners & Profile Pics

    Skills you'll gain: Style Guides, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    GenAI Foundations and AI Agents Development

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, CrewAI, AI Orchestration, Generative AI, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Prompt Patterns, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Responsible AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Application Deployment, Collaboration, Data Integration, Logical Reasoning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Find & Buy Premium Domain Names Cheaply - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Entrepreneurship, Branding, Web Presence, Digital Assets, Selling Techniques, Brainstorming, Purchasing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Resilience: Grow Through Collaboration and Reflection

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Teamwork, Self-Awareness, Mentorship

    Beginner · 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

  • Investment Banking: John Wiley & Sons
  • An Employee's Guide to Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
  • Core Project Management Process: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Intelligence Digitale pour le bien commun: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • QuickBooks: Record, Classify, & Report Expenses: Coursera
  • Exam Prep CISM: Certified Information Security Manager: Whizlabs
  • Foundations of Insight Selling: LearnQuest
  • ThoughtSpot-Based BI Analytics: Coursera
  • YouTube Design: Banners & Profile Pics: Coursera
  • GenAI Foundations and AI Agents Development: STARWEAVER

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