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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

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Tableau Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Modeling, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Major and Principal Gifts

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Fundraising, Prospecting and Qualification, Philanthropy, Drive Engagement, Negotiation, Stakeholder Engagement, Closing (Sales), Relationship Management, Contract Compliance, Relationship Building

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Azure Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure, Load Balancing, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Virtual Machines, User Provisioning, Network Security, Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Deployment, Virtual Networking, Event Monitoring, Cloud-Native Computing

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    ESG Challenges and Solutions for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Accountability, Accountability Frameworks, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Overcoming Objections, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Regulatory Requirements, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Advocacy, Change Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Get Started with Airtable

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Real Time Data, Timelines, Kanban Principles, Database Software, Data Integration, Project Management, Database Design, Scheduling, Data Sharing, Leadership, Problem Solving

    ★ 3.9 (33) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Essential Skills for Comp & Benefits Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Project Management, Data Analysis, Compensation and Benefits, Business Analytics, Analytics, Google Sheets, Project Design, Timelines, Data Cleansing, Data Integrity, Data Preprocessing, Agile Methodology, Employee Surveys

    ★ 4.4 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Estrategia y Planificación de Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Target Audience, Target Market, Marketing Management, Branding, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Market Intelligence, Marketing, Brand Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Effectiveness, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Research, Communication Planning, Business Planning, Communication Strategies

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Stakeholder Relations and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Public Affairs, Performance Reporting, Report Writing, Strategic Communication, Business Reporting, Marketing Effectiveness, Promotions and Campaigns, Community Outreach, Performance Metric, Data Storytelling, Relationship Building, Data Visualization

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Introduction to AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Storage, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Resource Management, Cost Management

    ★ 4.5 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Social Media Marketing Specialists

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Driving engagement, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Innovation, Content Development and Management, Drive Engagement, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.4 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Organizaciones y recursos humanos en el siglo XXI

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Training Programs, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment, Training and Development, Employee Onboarding, Performance Review, Employee Training, Leadership Studies, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Human Resources, Business Ethics, Human Resources Management and Planning, Conflict Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Data Analytics in Sports Law and Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Facility Management, Performance Analysis, Financial Data, Facility Operations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Management, People Analytics, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Performance Measurement, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Health Technology, Contract Management, Operations Management

    ★ 4.8 (36) · 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

  • Tableau Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Major and Principal Gifts: University of California, Davis
  • Azure Cloud Services: Microsoft
  • ESG Challenges and Solutions for Business: Duke University
  • Get Started with Airtable: Coursera
  • Essential Skills for Comp & Benefits Professionals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Estrategia y Planificación de Marketing: Universidad de Palermo
  • Stakeholder Relations and Reporting: Microsoft
  • Introduction to AWS: LearnKartS
  • GenAI for Social Media Marketing Specialists: Coursera

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