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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Tools for Exploratory Data Analysis in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Extract, Transform, Load, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, SQL, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

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

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

    UBITS

    Administración efectiva del tiempo

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Prioritization, Productivity, Planning, Goal Setting, Strategic Prioritization, Process Analysis, Plan Execution, Self-Awareness, Habit Formation

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    INSEAD

    Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Systems Design, Organizational Structure, Case Studies, Scalability, Business Strategy, Governance

    ★ 4.6 (115) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Delivery Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Medical Management, Hospital Experience, Organizational Structure, Health Administration, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Primary Care, Care Coordination, Payment Systems, Home Health Care, Medicare, Health Policy, Patient-centered Care, Hospice

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Automating Team Communication with Google Sheets and Apps Script

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Planning, Scripting, Gmail, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Project Management, Javascript

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Stakeholder Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Organizational Change, Conflict Management, Business Relationship Management, Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Change Management, Expectation Management, Communication Planning, Needs Assessment

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Project Initiation and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Timelines, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Communication Planning, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Sprint Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Project Estimation, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, AI Enablement, Risk Management, Resource Management, Dependency Analysis

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

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

    Microsoft

    Getting Started with Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Microsoft Outlook, Taking Meeting Minutes, AI Integrations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Business Writing, Writing, Presentations, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Business Communication, Target Audience, Verification And Validation

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

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Payroll & HR Management

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Tax, Payroll Reporting, Income Tax, Human Resources Software, Tax Management, HR Tech, Compensation Management, Accounting Software, Benefits Administration, Accounting and Finance Software, Tax Laws

    ★ 4.3 (66) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • W

    West Virginia University

    Today’s Music Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Intellectual Property, Music Performance, Performing Arts, Consumer Behaviour, Event Management, Events and Conferences, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Production Process, Regulatory Compliance, Digital Transformation, Promotional Strategies

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Create Employee Management System with When I Work

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Workforce Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Software, Talent Management, Staff Management, Payroll, Talent Recruitment, Team Management, Data Entry, Scheduling

    ★ 4.6 (225) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft 365 Copilot: Boost Productivity & Build Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft PowerPoint, Productivity Software, Risking, Workflow Management, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI powered creativity, Content Development and Management, Document Management, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI literacy, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Microsoft Excel, Business Correspondence, Productivity, Business Communication

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

    Category: Hot New Release
    Hot New Release
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business plan courses

  • Tools for Exploratory Data Analysis in Business: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Administración efectiva del tiempo: UBITS
  • Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals: INSEAD
  • Healthcare Delivery Providers: University of Minnesota
  • Automating Team Communication with Google Sheets and Apps Script: Coursera
  • Stakeholder Management: STARWEAVER
  • Project Initiation and Planning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft
  • Payroll & HR Management: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • Today’s Music Industry: West Virginia University

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