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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


  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Product Strategy, AI literacy, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, LLM Application, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Fraud detection, Reinforcement Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Unsupervised Learning

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Demand Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Supply Chain Planning, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Feature Engineering, Predictive Analytics, Trend Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software

    ★ 4.6 (304) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    INSEAD

    Blockchain, Cryptoassets, and Decentralized Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Agentic systems, Financial Inclusion, Business Modeling, Financial Systems, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Cryptographic Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Contract Management, Cost Reduction

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Journalism, the future, and you!

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Media Relations, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Accountability

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Emory University

    Meaningful Marketing Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Marketing Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Data-Driven Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Customer Insights, Spreadsheet Software, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Statistical Visualization, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Logistic Regression

    ★ 4.3 (293) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Design Online Course Printables using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Canva (Software), Promotional Materials, Marketing Design, Marketing, Creative Design, Business, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Color Matching, Design Elements And Principles

    ★ 4.6 (240) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Project Management Tracker using Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Data Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Presentations, Business

    ★ 4.6 (296) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Utilize LinkedIn for Career Search

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, Content Optimization, Web Presence, Social Media, Editing

    ★ 4.6 (271) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Inventory Management

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain Planning, Order Management, Warehouse Management, Demand Planning, Logistics Management, Service Level, Operations, Data Management, Customer Data Management, Forecasting, Cost Control, Data Collection

    ★ 4.6 (251) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    Forex - Trading Around the World

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, International Finance, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Equities, Capital Markets, Securities (Finance), Market Data, Market Dynamics, Market Liquidity, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Market Analysis, Order Management

    ★ 4.3 (246) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Omnichannel Retail Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Training, Digital Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, E-Commerce, Customer experience strategy (CX), Supply Chain, Retail Store Operations, Brand Strategy, Talent Management, Brand Management, Branding, Customer experience improvement, Performance Management, Analytics

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Project Scoping, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Solution Delivery, Socioeconomics, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Social Sciences, Business Operations, Cost Estimation, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Ideation, Business Research

    ★ 4.7 (406) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI Essentials: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Demand Analytics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Blockchain, Cryptoassets, and Decentralized Finance: INSEAD
  • Journalism, the future, and you!: Michigan State University
  • Meaningful Marketing Insights: Emory University
  • Design Online Course Printables using Canva: Coursera
  • Create a Project Management Tracker using Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Utilize LinkedIn for Career Search: Coursera
  • Inventory Management: University of California, Irvine
  • Forex - Trading Around the World: Interactive Brokers

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