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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 California, Irvine

    What is Financial Accounting?

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting Records, General Accounting, Bookkeeping, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statement Analysis, Standard Accounting Practices, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Excel Formulas, Transaction Processing, Microsoft Excel

    ★ 4.8 (557) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Enterprise Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, z/OS, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Hardware Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Computing Platforms, Computer Architecture, Enterprise Security, Computer Hardware, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Memory Management

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Overcoming Obstacles, Workforce Development, Personal Development, Empowerment, Personal Attributes, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Assertiveness, Collaboration, Adaptability

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Diseño de proyectos para promover el bienestar

    Skills you'll gain: Planning, Peer Review, Social Impact, Program Evaluation, Constructive Feedback, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Needs Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Goal Setting, Adaptability

    ★ 4.7 (466) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    How To Write A Business Proposal (B2B Sales)

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Sales Process, Enterprise Sales, Sales Management, Business Writing, B2B Sales, Sales Presentations, Business Strategies, Target Audience

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    Insper

    Gestão de Operações

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Inventory Management, Operations, Quality Management, Inventory Control, Process Management, Business Operations, Inventory Management System, Administration, Business Administration, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Improvement, Operational Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process, Production Management, Operational Efficiency, Quality Management Systems

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Product Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Product Development, Agile Product Development, Team Performance Management, Product Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Marketing, Market Opportunities, Leadership, Agile Methodology, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Insights

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Creative Thinking, Journey Mapping, User Research, Human Centered Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Research, Project Scoping, Planning, Persona Development, Design Strategies, Project Planning, Value Engineering, Product Development, Strategic Thinking, Creativity

    ★ 4.6 (299) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Communication Planning, Leadership, Leadership Development, Resilience, Stakeholder Communications, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Contingency Planning, Business Continuity, Dealing With Ambiguity, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Strategies, Risk Management, Adaptability, Change Management, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (446) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Business Technologies, Cash Flows, Logistics, Business Metrics, Logistics Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Emerging Technologies, Information Systems

    ★ 4.7 (498) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Industrial IoT Markets and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Telecommunications, Network Protocols, Market Opportunities, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Systems, Cloud Deployment, Software-Defined Networking, Market Intelligence

    ★ 4.7 (628) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The Foundations of Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Threat Management, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Human Factors (Security)

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

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

  • What is Financial Accounting?: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Enterprise Computing: IBM
  • Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change: Case Western Reserve University
  • Diseño de proyectos para promover el bienestar: Universidad de los Andes
  • How To Write A Business Proposal (B2B Sales): Alex Genadinik
  • Gestão de Operações: Insper
  • Product Management Essentials: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Design Thinking: University of Virginia
  • High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis: University of Michigan
  • Supply Chain Excellence: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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