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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


  • P

    Packt

    Project Finance & Excel: Build Financial Models from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Return On Investment, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Construction Management, Capital Expenditure, Operating Cost, Income Statement, Cash Flow Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Cash Flows, Revenue Forecasting

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Quiz Game using Vanilla JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Data Persistence, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Storage, Web Development, Functional Design, Data Structures, Business Logic, Game Design, Software Engineering

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Starweaver

    Strategic Public Relations Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Effectiveness, Media and Communications, Marketing Budgets, Persona Development, Campaign Management, Content Strategy, AI Enablement, Stakeholder Analysis, Technology Strategies, Teamwork, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Product-Market Fit with Value Proposition Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Customer Analysis, Product Management, Product Strategy, Customer Insights, New Product Development, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Leadership

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Exam em Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Business Systems Analysis, Solution Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, Cloud Security, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    AI Business School

    AI agents and creator tools for finance professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, No-Code Development, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Digital Transformation, AI Orchestration, AI Product Strategy, Business Process Automation, Business Technologies, AI Personalization, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Application Design, Productivity Software, Application Development

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Introduction to Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Corporate Strategy, Market Analysis, Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Market Dynamics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Zapier: Easy Inbox Intelligence for Smarter Email

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, ChatGPT, Data Integration, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Document Management, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API)

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Writing with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Writing, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Writing, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Information Privacy

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Intel

    Intel® Telco Cloud Academy

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Technologies, Containerization, Computer Networking, Digital Transformation, Cloud Platforms, Kubernetes, Microservices, Infrastructure Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Operational Efficiency, General Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Crea una cuenta de negocio en Instagram

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Facebook, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Online Advertising

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Inteligencia Artificial aplicada al Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), No-Code Development, Lead Generation, Content Creation, Gemini, Email Marketing, Make.com, Generative AI, Digital Content, Marketing Strategies, ChatGPT, Digital Marketing, Social Media Management, TikTok, Instagram, Product Design, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media Strategy, Web Design and Development, Mobile Development Tools

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Project Finance & Excel: Build Financial Models from Scratch: Packt
  • Creating a Quiz Game using Vanilla JavaScript: Coursera
  • Strategic Public Relations Planning: Starweaver
  • Creating a Product-Market Fit with Value Proposition Canvas: Coursera
  • Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Exam em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • AI agents and creator tools for finance professionals: AI Business School
  • Introduction to Strategy: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • ChatGPT + Zapier: Easy Inbox Intelligence for Smarter Email: Vanderbilt University
  • Writing with Generative AI: University of California, Davis
  • Intel® Telco Cloud Academy: Intel

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