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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


  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Planejamento Estratégico e Finanças Estratégicas

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Business Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Financial Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Financial Planning, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Strategic Decision-Making, Investment Management, Plan Execution, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Investments, Business Valuation

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Analysis, Persona Development, Ideation, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Strategic Partnership, Process Mapping, Brainstorming, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Business Development, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.6 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    Kotter

    Kotter's Change Framework: Accelerators 1-4

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Organizational Strategy, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Structure, Drive Engagement, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Driving engagement, Team Building, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Lifelong Learning

    ★ 4.4 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introducción a PicsArt para Redes Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Instagram, Social Media Content, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Graphics Software, Shared Media, Graphical Tools, Marketing

    ★ 4.1 (21) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    2026 Most Beginner SEO Course For Complete Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Presence, Blogs, Content Optimization, Digital Marketing

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Manipulation and Management using MYSQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Management Systems, Database Software, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Management, SQL, Databases, Information Management, Query Languages, Data Integration, Data Science

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

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Introduction to Renewable Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Reporting, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Standards, Innovation, Environment, Transportation Operations, Architecture and Construction, Business Reporting, Environmental Policy, Mitigation

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Applied Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Bookkeeping, Financial Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Budget Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Reporting, Performance Reporting, Financial Auditing, Capital Budgeting, Financial Controls, Financial Reporting, Operating Budget, Financial Analysis, Report Writing, Process Improvement, Banking Services, Financial Data

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    How to use influencer marketing to grow instagram business

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Campaign Planning, Marketing, Content Marketing, Brand Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Social Media Content, Social Media, Drive Engagement, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Influencing, Business

    ★ 2.3 (7) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Microsoft Excel إنشاء أداه تعقب لإدارة المشاريع باستخدام

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Coordinating, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Project Management, Project Coordination, Organizational Skills, Project Planning, Data Validation, Shared Media

    ★ 4.9 (45) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Workflow Management

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Management, Process Analysis, Process Optimization, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Team Performance Management, Operational Efficiency, Team Management, Team Leadership, Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Test Management in Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Software Testing, Test Tools, Software Quality Assurance, Test Case, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Quality Assurance, Technical Communication

    ★ 3.9 (12) · Beginner · 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

  • Planejamento Estratégico e Finanças Estratégicas: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup: University of Minnesota
  • Kotter's Change Framework: Accelerators 1-4: Kotter
  • Introducción a PicsArt para Redes Sociales: Coursera
  • 2026 Most Beginner SEO Course For Complete Beginners: Alex Genadinik
  • Data Manipulation and Management using MYSQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Introduction to Renewable Energy: L&T EduTech
  • Applied Financial Analysis: Coursera
  • How to use influencer marketing to grow instagram business: Coursera
  • Microsoft Excel إنشاء أداه تعقب لإدارة المشاريع باستخدام: Coursera

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