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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


  • I

    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    The Art and Science of Economic Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Public Policies, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Financial Policy, Behavioral Economics, Political Sciences, Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Public Affairs, Competitive Analysis, Governance, Program Implementation, Decision Making

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Special Competitive Studies Project

    AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Model Evaluation, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google

    Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Business Continuity, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Risk Management

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Communication, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Interpersonal Communications, Curiosity, Productivity, Lifelong Learning, Time Management, Courage, Self-Awareness, Open Mindset, Independent Thinking, Leadership Development, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, People Development, Change Management, Growth Strategies

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Cash Flow Management

    Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Accounts Receivable, Cash Flows, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Inventory Control, Financial Analysis, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Working Capital, Business Metrics, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Performance Measurement, Capital Expenditure, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Decision-Making

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Strategic Leadership, Action Oriented, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Goal Setting, General Networking, Business

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SAS

    Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Process Controls, Correlation Analysis, Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, SAS (Software), Scatter Plots, Experimentation, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Impact from digital transformation: A Nano course

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Change, Leadership, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Market Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Business Modeling

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Mobilité et urbanisme

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Land Development, Land Management, Spatial Analysis, Civil Engineering, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

    Planning for Climate Change in African Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Decision Intelligence, Land Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Decision Support Systems, Governance, Vulnerability, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Hazard Analysis

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainability for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Analysis, Drive Engagement, Procurement, Business Strategies, Communication Planning, Supply Chain Management, Systems Thinking, Communication

    ★ 4.6 (53) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • H

    HubSpot Academy

    Sales Training: Sales Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Management Training And Development, Target Market, Training Programs, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales Development, Sales, Target Audience, Employee Training, Employee Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Customer Insights

    ★ 4.7 (111) · 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

  • The Art and Science of Economic Policy: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions: Special Competitive Studies Project
  • Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials: Google
  • Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life: Dartmouth College
  • Cash Flow Management: Duke University
  • How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others: University of Michigan
  • Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP: SAS
  • Impact from digital transformation: A Nano course: 28DIGITAL
  • Mobilité et urbanisme: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Planning for Climate Change in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

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