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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Conflict Management, Patient Safety, Risk Analysis, Maintainability, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Planning, Clinical Leadership, Healthcare Project Management, Communication Strategies, Threat Management, Driving engagement

    ★ 4.6 (95) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Targeted Ad With Facebook Audience Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Target Market, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising Sales, Advertising, Online Advertising, Marketing, Social Media, Customer Data Management, Digital Marketing

    ★ 4.4 (60) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • N

    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 6: Capstone Project, Mobile Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Virtual Environment, Simulations, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Estimation

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Digital Customer Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Point of Sale, Customer Relationship Building, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Brand Loyalty, Driving engagement, Customer Retention, Order Delivery, Social Media Management, Social Media Analytics, Drive Engagement, Social Media Content, Target Market, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Digital Media Strategy, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Business Marketing

    ★ 4.9 (64) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    PMP Application Process and Practice Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Test Planning, Project Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Six Sigma White Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Quality Management Systems, Process Improvement, Pareto Chart, Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls, Data Analysis, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Correlation Analysis, Diagram Design, Prioritization

    ★ 4.6 (89) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Analytics Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Health Care, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Analysis, Patient Evaluation, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Peer Review, Data Collection, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Systems Thinking

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Advancing Proficiency in U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll Tax, Payroll Administration, Payroll, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Processing, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Tax Returns, Tax Preparation, Income Tax, Tax Laws, Compliance Reporting, Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits

    ★ 4.9 (57) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Project Management (DE)

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Quality Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Risk Management, Backlogs, Quality Improvement, Project Planning, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Change Management, Organizational Change

    ★ 4.3 (77) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Digital Analysis, Surveys, Digital Communications, Persuasive Communication, Behavioral Economics

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    INSEAD

    Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Financial Inclusion, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Plan Execution, Supply Chain, Governance, Supply Chain Management, Business Transformation, FinTech, Supply Chain Systems, Business Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Interoperability, Business Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (72) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Tools and Techniques for Managing Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Mental Concentration, Prioritization, Personal Care, Relationship Building, Leadership

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

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

  • Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV): Johns Hopkins University
  • Create a Targeted Ad With Facebook Audience Insights: Coursera
  • Modern Robotics, Course 6: Capstone Project, Mobile Manipulation: Northwestern University
  • Google Digital Customer Engagement: Google
  • PMP Application Process and Practice Exam: Microsoft
  • Six Sigma White Belt: Packt
  • Healthcare Analytics Essentials: Northeastern University
  • Advancing Proficiency in U.S. Payroll Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Google Project Management (DE): Google
  • Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English: Yale University

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