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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


  • R

    Rice University

    Portfolio Selection and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Risk Modeling, Investments, Financial Market, Risk Management, Equities, Finance, Risk Appetite, Return On Investment, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making

    ★ 4.6 (634) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Introduction to Economic Theories

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Financial Systems, Economics, Financial Policy, Economic Development, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, General Finance, Public Administration, Public Policies, Environment and Resource Management, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Governance

    ★ 4.5 (392) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Les Fondamentaux de la Négociation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Communication, Diplomacy, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Influencing, Selling Techniques, Value Propositions, Overcoming Objections, Relationship Management, Behavioral Economics, Prioritization

    ★ 4.7 (445) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Interactive Learning, Art History, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Creative Thinking, Design Thinking, Journals

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • H

    HRCI

    Employee Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Structure, Policy Development, Conflict Management, Employee Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Staff Management, Business Ethics, Labor Relations, Workforce Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Continuity

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Infection Control, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, General Medicine, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology

    ★ 4.2 (223) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    What is Corruption: Anti-Corruption and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Business Ethics, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Fraud detection, Business Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Due Diligence, Employee Training, International Relations, Operations Management, Strategic Planning

    ★ 4.9 (716) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Growth Mindedness, Diversity Awareness, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Programs, Leadership, Social Justice, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Introducción a Lean Six Sigma

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Kaizen Methodology, Kanban Principles, Production Process, Statistical Process Controls, Process Capability, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Monitoring, Process Optimization, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Customer Analysis, Waste Minimization, Quality Management, Return On Investment

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a las finanzas

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Data, Financial Controls, Financial Planning, Finance, Financial Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Accounts Receivable, Business Planning, Business Management

    ★ 4.6 (326) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Non-Verbal Communication, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Organizational Skills, Planning

    ★ 4.5 (397) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Accounting, Month End Closing, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Financial Statement Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Accruals, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (777) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Portfolio Selection and Risk Management: Rice University
  • Introduction to Economic Theories: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Les Fondamentaux de la Négociation: ESSEC Business School
  • Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Employee Relations: HRCI
  • Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19: Imperial College London
  • What is Corruption: Anti-Corruption and Compliance: University of Pennsylvania
  • Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations: University of Michigan
  • Introducción a Lean Six Sigma: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Introducción a las finanzas: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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