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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

    Strategies for Planned Social Change with Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Positive Behavior Support, Advertising, Change Management, Sustainability Standards, Influencing, Consumer Behaviour, Behavior Management, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Communications, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Behavioral Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Market Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Persona Development, Value Propositions, Strategic Partnership, Target Audience, Product Planning, Product Management, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Product Knowledge, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Requirements

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Strategic Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Influencing, Data Presentation, Strategic Thinking, Empathy, Visionary, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Planning, Strategic Planning, Analytical Skills, Case Studies, Cognitive flexibility, Brainstorming, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Creative Thinking, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking, Risk Management

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Reporting and Cost Management Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Management Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Budget Management, Inventory Accounting, Financial Accounting, Budgeting, Performance Measurement, Cost Management, Business Systems Analysis, Data Mining, Analytics, Enterprise Resource Planning, Systems Analysis, Financial Controls, Finance

    ★ 5 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment for GenAI Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI literacy, AI Security, Generative AI, Regulatory Requirements, Data Ethics, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Analysis, Case Studies, Data Governance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Mitigation

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Master Financial Analysis & Modeling Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Working Capital, Business Valuation, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Budget Management, Forecasting, Business Metrics, Accounting and Finance Software, Cash Flows, Revenue Forecasting, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Spreadsheet Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Data Privacy and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Cybersecurity, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Security, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Arizona

    Management of Marketing Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Media and Communications, Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Branding, Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Strategic Communication, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Communication, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Master Microsoft Excel with Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Business Reporting, Data Wrangling, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Workflow Management, AI Workflows, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Data-Driven Decision Making for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Case Studies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Data Quality, Crisis Management, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Data Validation, Data Management, Leadership and Management, Analytical Skills, Digital Transformation, Agile Methodology

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Predictive Analytics & Modeling with Minitab

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Minitab, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Logistic Regression, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Forecasting, Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (25) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Scrum Alliance

    Agile Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Team Building, Team Oriented, Team Performance Management, Team Collaboration, Team Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Product Management, Organizational Change, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Change Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Strategies for Planned Social Change with Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Market Analysis: University of Minnesota
  • Professional Skills: Strategic Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Financial Reporting and Cost Management Foundations: EDUCBA
  • Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment for GenAI Projects: Coursera
  • Master Financial Analysis & Modeling Fundamentals: Board Infinity
  • Data Privacy and Protection: SkillUp
  • Management of Marketing Communications: University of Arizona
  • Master Microsoft Excel with Copilot: LearnKartS
  • Data-Driven Decision Making for Leaders: University of Glasgow

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