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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

    Execute B2B Lifecycle Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, B2B Sales, Lead Generation, Business Marketing, Sales Pipelines, Prospecting and Qualification, Workflow Management, Sales Development, Marketing Automation, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Sales Prospecting, Process Design, Sales Enablement, Sales, Customer Analysis, Driving engagement, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI-Powered Personal Productivity System

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Productivity, Calendar Management, Microsoft Copilot, Organizational Skills, Prompt Engineering, Google Workspace, Personal Development, Planning, Interviewing Skills, Google Sheets, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Goal Setting, Writing and Editing

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Sustaining and Evaluating Healthcare Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Project Closure, Project Implementation, Performance Metric, Issue Tracking, Program Implementation, Process Management, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Program Evaluation, Project Performance, Performance Measurement, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Change Management, Performance Review, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    AI-Powered Content Creation for Social Media Success

    Skills you'll gain: Campaign Planning, Personalized Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Social Media Analytics, Generative AI, Social Media Strategy, AI Personalization, Campaign Management, Content Creation, Social Media Management, AI literacy, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Persona Development, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Content Optimization, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Visualization and Executive Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Variance Analysis, Dashboard, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Power BI, Financial Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Report Writing, Data Visualization, Financial Data, User Feedback, Presentations, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Microsoft 365

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Introduction to Portfolio Construction and Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Return On Investment, Asset Management, Financial Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Process Optimization, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Python Programming, Simulations, Correlation Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Project Planning and Scheduling Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Allocation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Resource Utilization, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management Software, Resource Planning, Resource Management, Project Controls, Project Performance, Management Reporting, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Planning, Scheduling, Decision Making, Data Structures, Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Pilares de Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Digital Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Marketing Planning, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Web Analytics, Marketing, Email Marketing, Analytics

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Implementación del Marketing Mix

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Product Lifecycle Management, Advertising Campaigns, Customer experience strategy (CX), Advertising, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Campaign Planning, Marketing, Communication Planning, Product Strategy, Revenue Management, Retail Management, Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Retail Store Operations, Marketing Management

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Secure and Tune OAS Models

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Oracle Databases, Identity and Access Management, Performance Tuning, Data Modeling, Enterprise Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Persistence, Security Controls, Query Languages, Dashboard, Data Governance, Data Access, Business Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Security Management, Business Logic, Data Presentation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Deal Structuring and Execution: LBOs and M&A

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Financial Modeling, Bidding, Transaction Processing, Capital Markets, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Loans, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Closing (Sales), Investments, Finance, Business Modeling, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Return On Investment, Cash Flows

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Planning for Young Adults

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Investments, Budgeting, Risk Management, Goal Setting, Cash Management, Loans, Portfolio Risk, General Finance, Investment Management, Cash Flows, Smart Goals, General Lending, Insurance, Financial Services, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Expense Management

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Execute B2B Lifecycle Strategies: Coursera
  • AI-Powered Personal Productivity System: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Sustaining and Evaluating Healthcare Projects: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • AI-Powered Content Creation for Social Media Success: University of California, Davis
  • Data Visualization and Executive Storytelling: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Portfolio Construction and Analysis with Python: EDHEC Business School
  • Project Planning and Scheduling Tools: EDUCBA
  • Pilares de Marketing Digital: Universidad Austral
  • Implementación del Marketing Mix: IE Business School
  • Secure and Tune OAS Models: Coursera

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