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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Product Roadmap with Aha!

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Development, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Requirements, Product Strategy, Project Management Software, Release Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    109 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Michigan State University

    Photography Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Image Quality, Photo Editing, Creative Design, Creativity, Content Creation, Storytelling, Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    587 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Professional Development, Performance Management, Leadership Studies, Mentorship, Problem Solving, Leadership and Management, Empathy, Active Listening, Communication Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    338 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    2

    28DIGITAL

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Innovation, Design Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, Product Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    328 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    I

    Insper

    Gestão de Operações

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Quality Management, Inventory Control, Process Management, Business Operations, Inventory Management System, Manufacturing Operations, Process Analysis, Production Management, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Measurement, Business Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    588 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    N

    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Process Optimization, Engineering Calculations, Program Implementation, Computational Thinking, Operational Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Facility Management, Calculus, Business Analytics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    158 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Procurement Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Goal Setting, Communication, Business Research, Stakeholder Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    246 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Indian School of Business

    Design your own trading strategy – Culminating Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Collection, Financial Trading, Project Design, Portfolio Management, Securities Trading, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Equities

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    105 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Voxy

    Low Intermediate English: Meet & Greet

    Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Vocabulary, English Language, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Education Software and Technology, Communication, Relationship Building, Grammar

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    272 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Internet Of Things, Data Security, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Business Logic

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    639 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    CertNexus

    CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Media Relations, Strategic Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Leadership, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Leadership, Public Relations, Operational Risk, Risk Management, Communication, Leadership, Learning Strategies, Test Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    606 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Las redes sociales en acción

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Active Listening, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Drive Engagement, Campaign Management, Goal Setting, Resource Allocation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    760 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Build a Product Roadmap with Aha!: Coursera
  • Photography Capstone Project: Michigan State University
  • Coaching Conversations: University of California, Davis
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation: 28DIGITAL
  • Gestão de Operações: Insper
  • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms: National Taiwan University
  • Procurement Negotiation: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Design your own trading strategy – Culminating Project: Indian School of Business
  • Low Intermediate English: Meet & Greet: Voxy
  • Cybersecurity and Mobility: Kennesaw State University

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