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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


  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Foundations of Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Balance Sheet, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Accounting, Business Risk Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), General Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Revenue Recognition, Analysis, Market Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Securities Trading, Finance, Financial Management, Risk Management Framework, Financial Regulations, General Finance, Risk Mitigation, Financial Planning, Equities, Cash Management, Investments, Financial Market, Investment Management, Capital Expenditure, Operating Expense, Wealth Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Business of Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Operational Performance Management, Human Capital, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Insurance

    ★ 4.6 (2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    The New Rules of Marketing & PR

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Blogs, Marketing and Public Relations, Content Creation, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Audience, Content Marketing, Media Relations, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing, Digital Content, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Business, Web Analytics and SEO

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Agile Leadership: Introduction to Change

    Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Leadership Studies, Change Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Agile Methodology, Culture Transformation, Team Leadership, Leadership, Team Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Adaptability

    ★ 4.8 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Modeling Risk and Realities

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Model Optimization, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software

    ★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with Squarespace

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Content Management Systems, Search Engine Optimization, Content Optimization, Digital Marketing Tools

    ★ 4.5 (1.2K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI Agents & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Email Automation, Make.com, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Generative AI, File Management, Automation, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Document Management, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Agentic systems

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

    Category: New
    New
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Professional Project Planning Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Resource Allocation, Workflow Management, Planning, Project Planning, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Calendar Management, Resource Management, Resource Utilization, Project Management Software, Management Reporting, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, AI Workflows, Project Risk Management, Agile Project Management, Project Portfolio Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, IT Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Execute B2B Lifecycle Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, B2B Sales, Lead Generation, Business Marketing, Sales Pipelines, Prospecting and Qualification, Workflow Management, Sales Development, Marketing Automation, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Sales Prospecting, Process Design, Sales Enablement, Sales, Customer Analysis, Driving engagement, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Rural Marketing: Research, Strategy and Product Launch

    Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Field Marketing, Research, Marketing Planning, Product Design, Product Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Commercialization, Research Methodologies, Product Strategy, Market Dynamics, Business, Environment, Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • H

    Harvard Business School Online

    Building Psychological Safety in Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Safety Culture, Team Building, Team Collaboration, Teamwork, Team Performance Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Oriented, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Discussion Facilitation, Courage, Collaboration, Coordinating, Culture Transformation, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Drive Engagement, Meeting Facilitation, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Financial Analysis: STARWEAVER
  • Risk Management: Pearson
  • The Business of Health Care: University of Pennsylvania
  • The New Rules of Marketing & PR: John Wiley & Sons
  • Agile Leadership: Introduction to Change: University of Colorado System
  • Modeling Risk and Realities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with Squarespace: Coursera
  • AI Agents & Automation: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Professional Project Planning Techniques: EDUCBA
  • Execute B2B Lifecycle Strategies: Coursera

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