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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

    Investment Strategies and Portfolio Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Performance Measurement, Portfolio Risk, Performance Analysis, Return On Investment, Investments, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Wealth Management, Analysis, Benchmarking

    ★ 4.2 (282) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Selling to Chinese Consumers

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Brand Management, Diversity Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Management, Branding, Global Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Business-To-Consumer, Business Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Market Dynamics, Brand Strategy, Brand Loyalty, Brand Awareness, Brand Marketing, Customer Analysis, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Advertising

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • E

    Emory University

    Consulting Tools and Tips

    Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Excel Formulas, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Business Research, Data Collection, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Data Modeling, Supply Chain, Performance Analysis, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics

    ★ 4.9 (417) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Inove na gestão de equipes e negócios: O crescimento da empresa

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Team Management, Team Motivation, Team Performance Management, Team Building, People Development, Product Development, Business Planning, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Operations, Agile Product Development, Management Training And Development, Workforce Development, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Process Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Metrics

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

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  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Innovation, Target Market, Design Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling, Business Strategies

    ★ 4.6 (330) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Local Economic Development

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Project Design, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Case Studies, Social Studies, Innovation, Policy Development, Governance, Natural Resource Management

    ★ 4.8 (407) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Full-Stack

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Programming Principles, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Version Control, Code Reusability, Program Development, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Git (Version Control System), Diagram Design, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Web Development, Computational Logic, C# (Programming Language)

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Animer une séance collaborative

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Cooperation, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Teamwork, Innovation, Conflict Management, Knowledge Transfer, Decision Making

    ★ 4.5 (566) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Implement Strategic Plans: Analyze, Execute & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Performance Metric, Operational Analysis, Business Planning, Performance Improvement, Data Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Development, Operations Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Rochester

    History of Rock, Part Two

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, World History, Multimedia, Aesthetics

    ★ 4.8 (473) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Customer Value in Pricing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Case Studies, Market Research, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech)

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Bank Regulations, FinTech, Financial Services, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Mobile Banking, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Controls, Fraud detection, Loss Prevention, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Insurance, Blockchain, Information Privacy, Security Controls

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

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

  • Investment Strategies and Portfolio Analysis: Rice University
  • Selling to Chinese Consumers: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Consulting Tools and Tips: Emory University
  • Inove na gestão de equipes e negócios: O crescimento da empresa: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation: 28DIGITAL
  • Local Economic Development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Foundations of Coding Full-Stack: Microsoft
  • Animer une séance collaborative: ESSEC Business School
  • Implement Strategic Plans: Analyze, Execute & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • History of Rock, Part Two: University of Rochester

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