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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

    GenAI for Financial Forecasting and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Model Deployment, Forecasting, Decision Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Market Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, General Finance, AI Enablement, Financial Planning, Market Research, Artificial Intelligence, Market Analysis, Data Quality, Data Validation

    ★ 4.2 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Optimize Projects and Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Coordination, Project Schedules, Process Management, Process Improvement, Business Process, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process Improvement, Team Performance Management, Business Process Management, Process Design, Process Optimization, Risk Management, Scheduling, Project Planning, Scope Management, Cost Management

    ★ 5 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Smart Money: Managing Your Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Wealth Management, Real Estate, Investments, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Property and Real Estate, Investment Management, General Finance, Insurance, Commercial Real Estate, Return On Investment, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Market Liquidity, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Statements, Economics

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Construya estrategicamente su red en LinkedIn

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Social Media Content, Relationship Building, Social Media, Web Presence, Branding, Social Media Strategy

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Compensation: Job Evaluations & Pay Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Job Evaluation, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Compensation and Benefits, Data Visualization, Data Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Sports Marketing: The Technological Formula

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Branding, Global Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Loyalty Programs, Digital Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Event Planning, Consumer Behaviour, E-Commerce, Business Modeling, Augmented Reality, Price Negotiation, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Managing Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Teamwork, Collaboration, Professionalism, Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Culture Transformation, Emotional Intelligence, Accountability

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Accounts Payable & Receivable Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Invoicing, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accounting Software, Loss Prevention, Financial Controls, Auditing, Fraud detection, Vendor Management, Internal Controls, Payment Processing, Cash Management, Document Management, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows

    ★ 2.7 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Advanced Information Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Information Management, Research, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Investigation, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Intellectual Property, Planning, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Style Guides

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Change Management Crash Course: Change Management 101

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Process Development, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Plan Execution, Adaptability, Planning

    ★ 4 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Forensic Accounting: Detect, Investigate & Prevent Fraud

    Skills you'll gain: Investigation, Fraud detection, Specialized Accounting, Auditing, Litigation Support, Financial Auditing, Financial Accounting, Digital Forensics, Accounting, Legal Support, Report Writing, Employee Training, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Compliance Training, Case Studies, Business

    ★ 4.8 (23) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Recruiting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Professional Networking, Applicant Tracking Systems, Recruitment Strategies, Relationship Building, Talent Acquisition, Talent Pipelining, Human Resources, Labor Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Talent Sourcing, HR Tech, Regulatory Requirements, Labor Law, Web Presence, Value Propositions, Copywriting

    ★ 5 (15) · 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

  • GenAI for Financial Forecasting and Planning: Coursera
  • Optimize Projects and Processes: Harvard Business Review
  • Smart Money: Managing Your Portfolio: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Construya estrategicamente su red en LinkedIn: Coursera
  • Compensation: Job Evaluations & Pay Structures: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Sports Marketing: The Technological Formula: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Managing Conflict: Packt
  • Accounts Payable & Receivable Operations: Coursera
  • Advanced Information Literacy: The State University of New York
  • Change Management Crash Course: Change Management 101: Packt

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