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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


  • N

    Northeastern University

    Business Process Engineering Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Process, Process Design, Stakeholder Management, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Modeling, Design Thinking, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Management, Business Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis, Business Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Write Persuasive Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, A/B Testing, Persuasive Communication, B2B Sales, Email Marketing, Business Writing, Sales, Communication, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Integrations, Content Performance Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Performance Analysis, Community Outreach, Digital Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Insurance Underwriting & Risk-Based Pricing

    Skills you'll gain: Underwriting, Insurance, Insurance Policies, Lending and Underwriting, Actuarial Science, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Financial Services, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Financial Regulation, Estimation, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Finance, Business

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Modeling for Merger Transactions

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Investment Banking, Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Consolidation, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Income Statement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Manage Credit Risk in Banking

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Banking, Lending and Underwriting, Portfolio Risk, Bank Regulations, Commercial Lending, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Financial Services, Risk Analysis, Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Business

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Expert Academy

    Sales Skills: Coach Buyers Through Complex Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, B2B Sales, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Consultative Selling, Closing (Sales), Sales Training, Rapport Building, Collaboration, Sales, Stakeholder Communications, Empathy, Stakeholder Engagement, Sales Process, Stakeholder Management, Influencing, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Decision Making, Cultural Sensitivity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Les Fondamentaux de la Négociation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Strategic Partnership, Oral Expression, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Prioritization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    444 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Product Roadmaps 101 - Essentials for New Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Development, Business Priorities, Plan Execution, Prioritization, Product Lifecycle Management, User Feedback, Customer Insights, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    Body Language Essentials for the Working Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Rapport Building, Motivational Skills, Business Communication, Driving engagement, Executive Presence, Interpersonal Communications, Public Speaking, Drive Engagement, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Active Listening, Employee Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Color Matching, Developing Training Materials, Course Development, Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing, Social Media

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Effective Supervision: From Manager to Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Strategic Decision-Making, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Executive Presence, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Influencing, Team Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Performance Management, Business Communication, Coaching, Active Listening, Empowerment, Strategic Communication, Culture Transformation

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Sell Outcomes Not Features

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, B2B Sales, Sales Presentations, Selling Techniques, General Sales Practices, Sales, Value Propositions, Peer Review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Presentations, Return On Investment, Decision Making, Business Priorities, Marketing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Marketing Communications, Business

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Business Process Engineering Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Write Persuasive Emails: Coursera
  • Master Insurance Underwriting & Risk-Based Pricing: EDUCBA
  • Financial Modeling for Merger Transactions: EDUCBA
  • Analyze and Manage Credit Risk in Banking: EDUCBA
  • Sales Skills: Coach Buyers Through Complex Decisions: The Expert Academy
  • Les Fondamentaux de la Négociation : ESSEC Business School
  • Product Roadmaps 101 - Essentials for New Product Managers: Packt
  • Body Language Essentials for the Working Professional: Madecraft
  • Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral: Coursera

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