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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


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Decision-Making and Scenarios

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Quantitative Research, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Statements, Revenue Forecasting, Risk Modeling, Decision Making, Capital Budgeting, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, New Business Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, Balance Sheet

    ★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Building a Strong Business Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, Target Market, User Research, Target Audience, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Financial Management, Marketing Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Customer Insights, Email Marketing, Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Product Improvement, Search Engine Optimization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Business proposal with Visme for businesses

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Proposal Development, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Value Propositions, Data Visualization, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship

    ★ 3.6 (11) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Financial Analysis & Reporting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Business Reporting, Inventory Accounting, Contract Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Financial Accounting, Fixed Asset, Financial Data, Cash Flows, Asset Management, Accounts Receivable, Performance Reporting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Analysis, Finance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Aprender

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Quick Learning, Self-Motivation, Literacy, Mental Concentration, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Productivity, Personal Development, Motivational Skills, Self-Awareness

    ★ 4.9 (5.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Management Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Data Presentation, Business Consulting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Generative AI, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Change Management, Financial Modeling, Lean Six Sigma, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication

    ★ 4.7 (4.9K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Microeconomics Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Behavioral Economics, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business, Business Operations, Consumer Behaviour, Operations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Strategy, Public Policies, Competitive Analysis, Resource Allocation, Revenue Management, Market Analysis, Socioeconomics

    ★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Skills for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Management Training And Development, Coaching, Team Performance Management, Organizational Change, Expectation Management, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Accountability, Accountability Frameworks, Employee Performance Management, People Management, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Performance Metric, Organizational Development, Performance Analysis, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Statement Ratio Analysis Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Cash Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Business Metrics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Return On Investment, Gross Profit, Operational Analysis, International Finance, Performance Measurement, Equities, Operational Efficiency, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Blockchain, FinTech, Risk Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Excel Formulas, Market Data, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Risk Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Microsoft Excel

    ★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced Financial Analysis & Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Corporate Finance, Risk Analysis, Financial Management, Business Risk Management, Business Ethics, Internal Controls, Cash Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Portfolio Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Decision Making, Business

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Financial Analysis Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Trend Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Balance Sheet, Benchmarking, Performance Analysis, Business Metrics, Income Statement, Working Capital, Performance Measurement, Corporate Finance, Lending and Underwriting, Asset Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Decision-Making and Scenarios: University of Pennsylvania
  • Building a Strong Business Foundation: Packt
  • Create a Business proposal with Visme for businesses: Coursera
  • Master Financial Analysis & Reporting Techniques: EDUCBA
  • Aprender: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • IBM Management Consultant: IBM
  • Microeconomics Principles: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Coaching Skills for Managers: University of California, Davis
  • Financial Statement Ratio Analysis Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation: Duke University

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