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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Cost Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Performance Management, Accounting, Cost Management

    ★ 4.5 (208) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Portfolio Diversification using Correlation Matrix

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Financial Market, Investments, Correlation Analysis, Analysis, Statistics

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    E-commerce Academy

    Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Branding, Entrepreneurship, Web Presence, Sales, Social Media, Business Development, Retail Management, Social Media Marketing, Logistics Management, Payment Systems, Web Design and Development, Logistics, User Experience, Inventory Management, Market Trend

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Scope Management, Design Reviews, Engineering Management, Change Control, Program Management, Engineering Change Order, Cost Management, Requirements Analysis, Contract Management, Root Cause Analysis, Test Engineering, Risk Mitigation, Systems Design, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management

    ★ 4.8 (173) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    IBM

    Statistical Analysis Fundamentals using Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Visualization, Regression Analysis, Forecasting, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Statistics, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling

    ★ 4.6 (153) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Brand Marketing, Branding, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Channel

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

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

    University of Virginia

    Digital Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, Data Strategy, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Growth Strategies, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Computing Platforms, Emerging Technologies

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Pricing Strategy in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Revenue Management, Strategic Marketing, Presentations, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Customer Insights, Market Share, Business Economics, B2B Sales

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Product Owner Certification [PSPO I] Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Communications, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Agile Project Management, Product Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Planning, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, User Story, Communication, Communication Strategies, Sprint Planning, Product Management

    ★ 4.5 (211) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Business Continuity, Network Analysis, Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (277) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Estrategias y estilos de negociación      

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Business Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management, Problem Solving, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Relationship Building, Complex Problem Solving, Relationship Management, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Plan Execution, Planning, Behavioral Management, Adaptability, Strategic Communication

    ★ 4.8 (199) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Fundamentals, Applications, and Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Risking, AI Security, Social Impact, Intellectual Property, Leadership and Management, Data Quality

    ★ 4.7 (214) · 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

  • Introduction to Cost Accounting: Coursera
  • Portfolio Diversification using Correlation Matrix: Coursera
  • E-commerce Academy: Universidad de Palermo
  • Introduction to Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Statistical Analysis Fundamentals using Excel: IBM
  • Marketing Strategy: Illinois Tech
  • Digital Business Strategy: University of Virginia
  • Pricing Strategy in Practice: University of Virginia
  • Product Owner Certification [PSPO I] Preparation: SkillUp
  • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec

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