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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


  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Crea Videos para Redes Sociales con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media Strategy, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Marketing Communications, User Accounts

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    UBITS

    Business Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Benchmarking, Closing (Sales), Consultative Selling, Retail Sales, Negotiation, Sales Strategy, Overcoming Objections, Sales Presentations, Accountability, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Value Propositions, Customer Relationship Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Rapport Building, Business Development, Emotional Intelligence, Accountability Frameworks, General Sales Practices, Personal Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for customer care professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Risk Management, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Customer experience improvement, Agentic systems, Digital Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Data Analysis, Visualization, and Communication with Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Natural Language Processing, AI literacy, Data Storytelling, Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Advancing Systems Analysis & Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Process Modeling, Business Process Modeling, Business Workflow Analysis, Systems Analysis, Workflow Management, Stakeholder Communications, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Process Optimization, Miro AI, Process Mapping, Consulting, Business Analysis Tools, Process Flow Diagrams, Requirements Elicitation, AI Integrations, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Software Architecture, Systems Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Tax Planning, GST & Compliance Program

    Skills you'll gain: Income Tax, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Tax Preparation, Tax Compliance, Tax, Tax Returns, Tax Laws, Sales Tax, Compensation Strategy, Property Accounting, Case Studies, Gift Accounting, Business

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Advertise and grow your business on Facebook with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Social Media Content, Organizational Skills, Content Creation, Advertising, Branding, Social Media Marketing, Dashboard, Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Advertising

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    The State University of New York

    Child Care as a Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Working With Children, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Fiscal Management, Parent Communication, Contract Management, Program Standards, Revenue Management, Budgeting, Insurance, Cost Estimation, Payment Processing, Tax Compliance

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    SkillUp

    Project, Stakeholder, and Requirements Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Analysis, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Communications, Product Requirements, Milestones (Project Management), Strategic Communication, AI Enablement, Waterfall Methodology, Kanban Principles, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Communication, Product Lifecycle Management, Prioritization

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    SkillUp

    Practice Exam for Scrum.org PSPO I Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Product Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Illinois Tech

    Financial Statement Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Inventory Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Gross Profit, Working Capital, Accrual Accounting, Capital Expenditure, Trend Analysis

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    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Digital Marketing Channel Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Brand Awareness, Campaign Management, Brand Marketing, Keyword Research, Content Scheduling, Canva (Software), Email Marketing, Concision, Brand Strategy, Content Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Content, Branding, Social Media, Content Strategy, Communication, Paid media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    2
    Rating, 2 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Crea Videos para Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera
  • Business Developer: UBITS
  • Introduction to AI for customer care professionals: AI Business School
  • Data Analysis, Visualization, and Communication with Copilot: Microsoft
  • Generative AI: Advancing Systems Analysis & Architecture: SkillUp
  • Tax Planning, GST & Compliance Program: EDUCBA
  • Advertise and grow your business on Facebook with Canva: Coursera
  • Child Care as a Business: The State University of New York
  • Project, Stakeholder, and Requirements Management Fundamentals: SkillUp
  • Practice Exam for Scrum.org PSPO I Certification: SkillUp

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