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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


  • E

    ESCP Business School

    Intercultural Management

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Global Marketing, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Training, Business Management, Human Resources, People Management, Human Resource Strategy, Business Communication, Leadership and Management, Negotiation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Human Resources Management and Planning

    ★ 4.6 (461) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Salesforce Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Sales Enablement, Data Management, Sales Process, Sales Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Data Security, Security Management, Customer Engagement, User Accounts, Customer Success Management, Marketing Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Customer Communications Management, Account Management, Automation, Business Reporting

    ★ 4.3 (220) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Global Trends for Business and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, International Finance, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Financial Systems, World History, Economic Development, Economics, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Policy, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

    ★ 4.8 (926) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis of Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Accounting, Cash Management, Equities, Business Valuation, Financial Planning, Capital Expenditure, Business Metrics, Finance

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Ethics in the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, AI Security, OpenAI, Data Collection, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Large Language Modeling, Algorithms, AI literacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Fundamentos del Emprendimiento: Pensamiento y Acción

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Feasibility Studies, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Innovation, Business Solutions, Ideation, Timelines, Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (755) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    How to Optimize Your Instagram Account

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Management, Driving engagement, Account Strategy, Web Presence, Growth Strategies, Brand Awareness, Account Management, Digital Design

    ★ 4.2 (342) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Resource Management, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Planning, Driving engagement, Performing Arts, Growth Strategies, Customer Engagement

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Institute for the Future

    Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Strategic Thinking, Trend Analysis, Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Adaptability, Market Opportunities, Analysis, Creativity, Open Mindset, Innovation

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Stanford University

    Giving 2.0: The MOOC

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Resource Utilization, Social Impact, Program Evaluation, Lifelong Learning, Collaboration, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Planning, Entrepreneurship, Research

    ★ 4.6 (218) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Target Audience, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, AI Enablement, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Communication, Brainstorming, Generative AI

    ★ 4.7 (322) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Hot New Release
    Hot New Release
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Health Care, Personal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Care Management, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Systems Thinking, Neurology

    ★ 4.7 (441) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Intercultural Management: ESCP Business School
  • Salesforce Basics: University of California, Irvine
  • Global Trends for Business and Society: University of Pennsylvania
  • Financial Analysis of Organizations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Ethics in the Age of AI: LearnQuest
  • Fundamentos del Emprendimiento: Pensamiento y Acción: University of California, Irvine
  • How to Optimize Your Instagram Account: Coursera
  • The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens: Institute for the Future
  • Giving 2.0: The MOOC: Stanford University

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