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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Business Communication for Career Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication Strategies, Communication, Concision, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Professionalism, Business, Positivity

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Google Workspace, Data Sharing, Data Integration

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Reporting & Quality Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Power BI, Management Reporting, Quality Assurance, Data Quality, Performance Reporting, Problem Management, Project Controls, Process Improvement and Optimization, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Analysis, Data Validation, Issue Tracking, Quality Assurance and Control, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Operations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Analysis, Reporting & Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Cost Accounting, Internal Auditing, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Internal Controls, Auditing, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Cost Control, Financial Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Performance Reporting, Financial Data, Business Process Reengineering, Big Data, Analytics, Financial Management, Business

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

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Business Analytics Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Audit Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Closure, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Financial Auditing, Generative AI, Supply And Demand

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Project Management: Planning to Execution Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Budget Management, Project Risk Management, Procurement, Scope Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Quality Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Plan Execution, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Implementation, Team Management, Stakeholder Engagement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Microsoft 365 Copilot for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Business Correspondence, Risking, Leadership Development, AI literacy, Writing, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing, Thought Leadership, Brainstorming, Proposal Development, Human Resource Strategy, Staff Management, AI Integrations

    ★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National University of Singapore

    Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Presentations, Survey Creation, Persuasive Communication, Trustworthiness, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Stakeholder Engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Business Writing, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Organizational Structure, Rapport Building, Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Business Correspondence, Writing

    ★ 4.6 (835) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Welcome to Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Political Sciences

    ★ 4.7 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    More Chinese for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Culture

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Asana Mastery with AI Integration Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Time Management, Dashboard, Collaborative Software, Project Portfolio Management, LinkedIn, Sprint Planning, Workflow Management, Project Management, Compliance Reporting, Backlogs, AI Enablement, Stakeholder Management, Resource Management, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Agile Methodology, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Run Campaign Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Outlook, Campaign Management, Process Improvement, Sprint Retrospectives, Email Marketing, Campaign Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Marketing Strategies, Knowledge Transfer, Meeting Facilitation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Business Communication for Career Growth: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Google Docs: Coursera
  • Reporting & Quality Assurance: Coursera
  • Financial Analysis, Reporting & Decision Making: EDUCBA
  • Business Analytics Graduate Certificate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Project Management: Planning to Execution Guide: EDUCBA
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace: National University of Singapore
  • Welcome to Game Theory: The University of Tokyo
  • More Chinese for Beginners: Peking University

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