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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


  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Tools for Define and Measure

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Project Design, Project Schedules, Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Development, Project Management, Project Planning, Quality Management, User Feedback, Project Management Life Cycle, Probability & Statistics, Process Flow Diagrams, Customer experience improvement, Data Validation

    ★ 4.6 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Product Owner

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Information Technology, Agile Project Management, Computer Hardware, Stakeholder Management, Sprint Planning

    ★ 4.7 (7.5K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Excel Formulas and Data Analysis Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Statistical Methods, Mathematical Software, Data Science, Scheduling, Data Security, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Lean Six Sigma Professional Track - From Green to Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Improvement, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Business Process, Quality Improvement, Statistical Methods, Process Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Process Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Optimization, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Quality Control, Logistic Regression

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    PwC

    Data-driven Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis Software, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Programming, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Decision Making, Data Collection, Unstructured Data, Case Studies

    ★ 4.6 (6.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Business and Marketing Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operations, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Business Operations, Consumer Behaviour, International Finance, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Business Ethics, Marketing, Social Sciences, International Relations, Culture, Data-Driven Marketing, Business, Sustainable Business

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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategy and Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Competitive Analysis, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization, Risk Analysis, Productivity, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Plan Execution, Project Implementation, Project Risk Management, Business Priorities, Program Implementation, Organizational Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Project Coordination, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Time Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Risk Management Excellence with ISO 31000 Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Mitigation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Hazard Analysis, Performance Stress Testing, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    Business Networking 101: How to Network Like a Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Social Media Strategy, Relationship Building, Social Media, LinkedIn, Customer Relationship Management, Social Media Marketing, Sales Prospecting, Drive Engagement, Events and Conferences, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Relationship Management, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Business Development, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managerial Economics and Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Market Dynamics, Business Planning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Financial Systems, Statistics, Banking Services, Bank Regulations, Financial Policy, Banking, International Finance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Economics, Statistical Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (4.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Excel Functions, Lookups, and Secure Spreadsheet Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling, Auditing, Procedure Development, Debugging, Project Documentation, Data Integrity, Data Security

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Why is it Hard to Innovate? - Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Commercialization, Organizational Structure, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Regulatory Requirements, Operational Efficiency, Operations, Regulatory Compliance, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Regulatory Affairs, Resource Utilization, Resource Allocation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Six Sigma Tools for Define and Measure: Kennesaw State University
  • IBM Product Owner: IBM
  • Excel Formulas and Data Analysis Essentials: John Wiley & Sons
  • Lean Six Sigma Professional Track - From Green to Black Belt: Packt
  • Data-driven Decision Making: PwC
  • Business and Marketing Strategies: University of London
  • Strategy and Implementation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Risk Management Excellence with ISO 31000 Frameworks: Packt
  • Business Networking 101: How to Network Like a Pro: Madecraft
  • Managerial Economics and Business Analysis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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