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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


  • R

    Rice University

    Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Concision, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Collaboration, Planning

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Designing the Future of Work

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design Strategies, Business Transformation, Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Automation, Digital Transformation, Human Centered Design, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Service Design, Forecasting, Organizational Change

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Consulting, Analysis, Market Analysis, Performance Analysis, Benchmarking, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.4 (254) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Business Law: A Community of Practice with Paralegals

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Strategy, Commercial Laws, Governance, Legal Support, Legal Risk, Case Law, Corporate Finance, Civil Law, Equities, Organizational Structure, Analysis, Registration, Business, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Management Training And Development, Constructive Feedback, Gap Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Professional Development, Performance Management, Cognitive flexibility, People Management, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Problem Solving, Follow Through, Leadership and Management, Expectation Management, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Accountability, Active Listening

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Proposal Writing, Financial Reporting, Internal Auditing, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Corporate Accounting, Project Finance, Finance

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Budgeting essentials and development

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Financial Management, Operating Budget, Cost Control, Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Variance Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Forecasting

    ★ 4.5 (319) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Blockchain Business Models

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Regulations, Cryptographic Protocols, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Encryption, Technology Strategies, Payment Systems, Data Integrity, Digital Assets, Financial Services, Feasibility Studies, Transaction Processing, Innovation, Distributed Computing

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing Tools, Branding, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Web Presence, Content Management Systems, Brand Management, Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Web Design and Development, Video Production

    ★ 4.6 (377) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Crea y diseña productos digitales en Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Digital Design, Design and Product, Design Elements And Principles, Product Design, Creative Design, Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Layout Design, Digital Assets, Intellectual Property, Web Analytics, Sales Enablement, Graphic Design, Journals, Marketing, Business Development

    ★ 4.5 (444) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    Salesforce

    Reports, Dashboards, and Customer Success in Salesforce

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Salesforce, Dashboard, Sales Operations, Service Management, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Support, Data Visualization, Customer Support, Sales Management, Customer and Client Support, Customer Service, Inside Sales, Data Storytelling, Performance Reporting, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Organizational Strategy, People Development, Strategic Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Leadership, Growth Strategies

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

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

  • Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
  • Designing the Future of Work: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Business Law: A Community of Practice with Paralegals: University of Washington
  • Coaching Conversations: University of California, Davis
  • Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Budgeting essentials and development: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Blockchain Business Models: Duke University
  • Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix: Coursera
  • Crea y diseña productos digitales en Canva: Coursera

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