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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Reliable Google Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, Cloud Security, Service Level Agreement, Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Network Architecture, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, Kubernetes, Restful API, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), DevOps, Virtual Networking, System Design and Implementation, Load Balancing, Disaster Recovery

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7.2K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • X

    Xbox

    Product Strategy and Roadmapping

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, User Story, New Product Development, Quality Assurance, Product Requirements, Product Strategy, Design Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Ideation, Innovation, Change Management, Market Opportunities, Prioritization

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Getting Started with Essay Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, Proofreading, Report Writing, English Language, Style Guides

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Agile Methodology, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scrum (Software Development), Behavior-Driven Development, Performance Metric, Accountability, Team Oriented, Culture Transformation, Microservices, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Leading: Human Resource Management and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Human Resource Strategy, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Structure, Team Leadership, People Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Brand Management, Branding, Employee Engagement, Strategic Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Full Cycle Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Talent Sourcing, Interviewing Skills, Decision Making, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Administración de Proyectos: Principios Básicos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Microsoft Project, Project Controls, Communication Planning, Project Performance, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Earned Value Management, Budget Management, Cost Estimation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Cost Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Procurement, Project Risk Management, Project Documentation, Requirements Management, Project Management, Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Managing the Company of the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Innovation, Coordination, People Management, Organizational Structure, Business Transformation, Leadership, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Motivational Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Introduction to Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Composure, Stress Management, Organizational Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    From Excel to Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Collaborative Software, Trend Analysis, Data Management, Data Quality

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    PwC

    Problem Solving with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    5.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Reliable Google Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process: Google Cloud
  • Product Strategy and Roadmapping: Xbox
  • Getting Started with Essay Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to DevOps: IBM
  • Leading: Human Resource Management and Leadership: Macquarie University
  • Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees: University of Minnesota
  • Administración de Proyectos: Principios Básicos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Engineering Project Management: Rice University
  • Managing the Company of the Future: University of London
  • Introduction to Public Speaking: University of Washington

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