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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

    IBM

    Generative AI for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Database Design, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Data Warehousing, Data Ethics, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Model Evaluation, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Email Automation, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Communication

    ★ 4.7 (6.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leading People and Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Goal Setting, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Talent Pipelining, Influencing, Team Motivation, Visionary, Team Leadership, People Development, Performance Appraisal, Team Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Smart Goals, Employee Onboarding, Interviewing Skills, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Leadership Development

    ★ 4.8 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Network Model, Resource Allocation, Excel Macros, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Business, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI HR Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, HR Tech, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Professional Development, Policy Development, New Hire Orientations, Communication, Communication Planning, Human Development, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Talent Recruitment, Policy Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (8.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Project Execution: Running the Project

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Team Management, Project Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Project Management Life Cycle, Quality Assessment, Quality Assurance, Team Leadership, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Issue Tracking, Team Building, Project Coordination, Leadership and Management, Project Management Software, Project Risk Management, Data Storytelling, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking

    ★ 4.8 (10K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Analyze Data to Answer Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Analytical Skills, Consolidation, Excel Formulas, Query Languages, Data Compilation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Quality, SQL, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Database Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Branding, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Brand Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Planning, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Brand Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Product Marketing, Customer Insights, Brand Loyalty, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Promotional Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (13K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Business English: Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Product Planning, English Language, Business Planning, Management Reporting, Business Writing, Campaign Planning, Marketing Planning, Report Writing, Project Documentation, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Business Communication, Presentations, Business Reporting, Oral Expression, Internal Communications

    ★ 4.4 (45) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Contabilidad para no contadores

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Accounting Records, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Registration, Financial Statement Analysis, Standard Accounting Practices, Bookkeeping, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flows, Equities

    ★ 4.8 (10K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    IE Business School

    Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Market Analysis, Product Strategy, Market Research, Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Business Research, Strategic Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Value Propositions, Customer Acquisition Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Analytics, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Target Market, Decision Making, Marketing

    ★ 4.5 (6.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    PwC

    Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Presentation, Presentations, Excel Formulas, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Target Market, Oral Expression, Data Cleansing

    ★ 4.6 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Generative AI for Data Engineers: IBM
  • Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver: Microsoft
  • Leading People and Teams: University of Michigan
  • Business Analytics with Excel: Johns Hopkins University
  • Generative AI HR Professional: Vanderbilt University
  • Project Execution: Running the Project: Google
  • Analyze Data to Answer Questions: Google
  • Introduction to Marketing: University of Pennsylvania
  • Business English: Final Project: Arizona State University
  • Contabilidad para no contadores: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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