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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Meeting Facilitation, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Negotiation, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, Team Building, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Self-Discipline, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Self-Motivation

    ★ 4.4 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Intro to Managing Healthcare Supply Chain Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Operations, Healthcare Project Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Management Systems, Process Management, Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Business Process Improvement, Business Process, Process Analysis, Quality Assessment, Project Management

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

  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI in Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Inventory Management System, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory and Warehousing, Supplier Risk Management, Supply Management, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Supplier Management, Logistics, Risking, Supplier Relationship Management, AI Enablement, Decision Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI Agents

    ★ 3.4 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New
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  • C

    Coursera

    Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Selection

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supplier Risk Management, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Negotiation, Market Research, Market Intelligence, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Improvement, Spreadsheet Software, Business Communication, Data Analysis

    ★ 3.5 (10) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Establish Company Training Initiatives with Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Developing Training Materials, Employee Training, Training and Development, Learning Management Systems, Content Management, People Analytics, Content Management Systems, Training Programs, Content Creation, Writing

    ★ 4.5 (15) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Oral Expression, Proposal Development, Technical Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Design Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Concision, Communication Planning, Innovation, Professional Development, Target Audience

    ★ 4.9 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • V

    Voxy

    Low Intermediate English: Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Language Competency, English Language, Health Technology, Telecommuting, Language Learning, End User Training and Support, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Education Software and Technology, Grammar, Data Security

    ★ 4.1 (18) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Science for Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managing Innovation: Ambidexterity, Teams and Leading Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, New Product Development, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizational Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Product Lifecycle Management, Organizational Structure, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Development

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Excel Financial Modeling Mastery: In-Depth Training

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Variance Analysis, Dashboard, Budget Management, Financial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Dashboard Creation, Financial Statement Analysis, Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Competitive Analysis, Risk Modeling, Interviewing Skills, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Reporting, Data Visualization

    ★ 1.7 (7) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Level Up Your Career

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Management, Professional Development, Trustworthiness, Self-Starter, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication Strategies, Personal Development, Smart Goals, Empowerment, Adaptability, Willingness To Learn, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Proactivity, Performance Appraisal, Growth Mindedness, Growth Strategies, Analytical Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Comportamiento del Consumidor Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Analysis, Data Collection, Marketing, Target Market, Market Research, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Business Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Qualitative Research, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Information Privacy

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

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

  • Professional Skills: Collaboration: Arizona State University
  • Intro to Managing Healthcare Supply Chain Operations: Northeastern University
  • AI in Supply Chain: AI CERTs
  • Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Selection: Coursera
  • Establish Company Training Initiatives with Canvas: Coursera
  • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Low Intermediate English: Technology: Voxy
  • Data Science for Professionals: Coursera
  • Managing Innovation: Ambidexterity, Teams and Leading Change: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Excel Financial Modeling Mastery: In-Depth Training: Coursera

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