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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


  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Market Research, People Development, User Research, Market Intelligence, User Feedback, Target Market, Target Audience

    ★ 4.6 (708) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Project Management with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Productivity Software, Consolidation, Collaborative Software, Setting Appointments, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Time Management, Delegation Skills, Team Oriented, Document Management, Workflow Management, Goal Setting, Project Management, User Accounts

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Build and Execute an Organisational AI Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Plan Execution, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Business Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Innovation

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Executive Data Science Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Data Management, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Technical Communication, Data Strategy, Project Implementation, Data Analysis, Team Building, Technical Management, Team Management, Solution Delivery, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Case Studies, Decision Making, Leadership, Real Estate

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Data Analyst Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Presentations, Business Research, Job Analysis, Analytical Skills, Writing, Portfolio Management, Oral Expression

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • H

    HubSpot Academy

    Sales Training: Building Your Sales Career

    Skills you'll gain: Inside Sales, Consultative Approaches, Sales Training, Consultative Selling, Sales, Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Solution Selling, Prospecting and Qualification, Consumer Behaviour, Personalized Service, Communication

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Return On Investment, Performance Analysis, Finance, Equities, Wealth Management, Performance Measurement, Behavioral Economics, Tax Returns, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Trading, Decision Making, Regression Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (896) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    IBM

    SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft SQL Servers, MySQL, Query Languages, Database Systems, Databases, Database Design, Database Management, Stored Procedure, IBM DB2, Database Development, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Team Management, Process Capability, Team Performance Management, Lean Manufacturing, Data Collection, Knowledge Transfer, Management Training And Development, Team Building, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Improvement, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Meeting Facilitation, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Measurement, Statistics

    ★ 4.6 (858) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Globalización, Crecimiento Económico y Estabilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Policies, International Finance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Economic Development, Policy Development, Tax, Socioeconomics, Trend Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Economics, Financial Trading, Risk Analysis, European History, Payment Systems, Political Sciences, Fiscal Management

    ★ 4.8 (921) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Insper

    Introdução ao Marketing Analítico

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Marketing, Analytics, Quantitative Research, Market Research, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Business Metrics, Branding, Statistical Analysis, Brand Strategy

    ★ 4.7 (802) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Value Creation Through Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Business Modeling, Cold Calling, Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Selling Techniques, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Sales Process, Market Analysis, Marketing, General Sales Practices, Ideation, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Strategic Marketing

    ★ 4.6 (726) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introduction to Project Management with ClickUp: Coursera
  • Build and Execute an Organisational AI Strategy: Coursera
  • Executive Data Science Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Analyst Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Sales Training: Building Your Sales Career: HubSpot Academy
  • Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases: IBM
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Globalización, Crecimiento Económico y Estabilidad: IE Business School

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