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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

    Illinois Tech

    Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Data Entry, Business Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Management, Data Maintenance, Auditing, Analytics, Data Validation, Data Integrity

    ★ 4.3 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • É

    École normale supérieure

    Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Business, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Economic Development, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Reporting, Socioeconomics, Accounting, Financial Systems, Financial Market, Governance, Climate Change Programs, International Relations, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation

    ★ 4.9 (87) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    أخلاقيات وآداب السلوك في الأعمال

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strong Work Ethic, Personal Integrity

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Marketplace Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Stakeholder Analysis, Medical Devices, Market Opportunities, Value-Based Care, Health Assessment, Health Technology, Innovation, Business Modeling, Clinical Assessment, Commercialization, Market Analysis, Report Writing, Revenue Forecasting, Market Intelligence, Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Consultants

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Consulting, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Quality Assurance, Market Intelligence, Market Research, Solution Design, Automation, Report Writing

    ★ 4.5 (53) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Risk Management and Financial Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Proposal Development, Risk Analysis, Finance, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Proceso de gestión de marca estratégico

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communication, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Communication Strategies

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Fundamentals of Credit

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Loans, Capital Expenditure, Lending and Underwriting, General Lending, Consumer Lending, Mortgage Loans, Commercial Lending, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Analysis, Corporate Finance

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Columbia University

    Advanced Topics in Derivative Pricing

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Credit Risk, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Capital Markets, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Computer Programming

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze User Research Data with Microsoft Forms

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Feedback, Business Research, Market Research, Business Analysis

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Microsoft

    Project Management Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Systems Thinking, Team Management, Stakeholder Communications, Team Building, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Risk Mitigation, Drive Engagement, Project Management, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Ethics, Change Management, Governance, Problem Solving, Leadership

    ★ 5 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Use Animations and Transitions in PowerPoint 365

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Communication, Business Communication, Graphic Design

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

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

  • Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value: Illinois Tech
  • Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur: École normale supérieure
  • أخلاقيات وآداب السلوك في الأعمال: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Healthcare Marketplace Capstone: University of Minnesota
  • Generative AI for Consultants: Fractal Analytics
  • Risk Management and Financial Theory: Duke University
  • Proceso de gestión de marca estratégico: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Fundamentals of Credit: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Advanced Topics in Derivative Pricing: Columbia University
  • Analyze User Research Data with Microsoft Forms: Coursera

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