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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


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    Coursera

    Navigate India's ISO 20022 Shift

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Extensible Languages and XML, Extensible Markup Language (XML), ISO/IEC 27001, Payment Systems, Verification And Validation, Payment Processing, Data Migration, Business Analysis, Business Workflow Analysis, Data Mapping, Process Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Payment Processing and Collection, Process Mapping, Compliance Management, Workflow Management, Regulatory Requirements, Gap Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Deal Structuring and Execution: LBOs and M&A

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Financial Modeling, Bidding, Transaction Processing, Capital Markets, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Loans, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Closing (Sales), Investments, Finance, Business Modeling, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Return On Investment, Cash Flows

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Pearson

    Organizational Behavior and HR Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Management, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Staff Management, Human Resource Policies, Training and Development, Employee Retention, Employee Engagement, Employee Training, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Labor Law, Training Programs, People Development, Recruitment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    Madecraft

    Five Questions to Ask to Be a More Inclusive Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Accountability Frameworks, Diversity and Inclusion, Intercultural Competence, Personal Integrity, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Accountability, Cultural Diversity, Employee Engagement, Relationship Building, Employee Coaching, Workforce Development, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    EDUCBA

    Project Planning and Scheduling Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Allocation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Resource Utilization, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management Software, Resource Planning, Resource Management, Project Controls, Project Performance, Management Reporting, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Planning, Scheduling, Decision Making, Data Structures, Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    EDUCBA

    Social Media Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Management, Campaign Management, Web Presence, Lead Generation, Social Media Analytics, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Marketing, Dashboard, Analytics, Media Strategy, Business

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.

    Skills you'll gain: Web Design, Canva (Software), Web Design and Development, Responsive Web Design, Web Content, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Web Presence, Social Media, Design Software, Graphic Design, User Accounts, Business

    ★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    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
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Document Management, Productivity Software, Writing, Google Workspace, Business Writing, Writing and Editing, File Management, Personal Development

    ★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • 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
  • C

    Coursera

    Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Color Matching, Developing Training Materials, Course Development, Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing, Social Media

    ★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Microsoft

    Customer Engagement & Relationship

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Customer Communications Management, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Driving engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Account Management, Customer Complaint Resolution, AI Personalization, Writing, Communication Planning, Communication, Business Metrics, System Implementation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Navigate India's ISO 20022 Shift: Coursera
  • Deal Structuring and Execution: LBOs and M&A: John Wiley & Sons
  • Organizational Behavior and HR Management: Pearson
  • Five Questions to Ask to Be a More Inclusive Leader: Madecraft
  • Project Planning and Scheduling Tools: EDUCBA
  • Social Media Marketing Strategy: EDUCBA
  • Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.: Coursera
  • AI Agents & Automation: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs: Coursera
  • The New Rules of Marketing & PR: John Wiley & Sons

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