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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


  • U

    University of Washington

    Business English: Planning & Negotiating

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Events and Conferences, Event Planning, Event Management, Communication Strategies, Business Writing, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Planning, Oral Expression, Writing, Proposal Development, Oral Comprehension, Decision Making, Language Competency, Customer Complaint Resolution, Vocabulary

    4.8 stars, 624 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (624) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Arts and Heritage Management

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Branding, Business Management, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Brand Loyalty, Data Strategy, Fundraising, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, Value Propositions, Target Audience

    4.8 stars, 1.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Operations Management: Organization and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Organizational Strategy, Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Process Analysis, Inventory and Warehousing, Operational Efficiency, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategies, Process Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Demand Planning, Service Level, Performance Analysis

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Process, Process Management, Planning, Value Propositions, Innovation, Business Intelligence, Prioritization, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 661 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (661) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    U.S. Federal Taxation

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Compliance, Property Accounting, Income Tax, Tax Management, Liquidation, Corporate Tax, Tax Preparation, Partnership Accounting, Tax, Tax Returns, Depreciation, Tax Planning, Corporate Accounting, Tax Laws, Real Estate Transactions, Property and Real Estate, Corporate Finance, Fixed Asset, Specialized Accounting, Benefits Administration

    4.8 stars, 984 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (984) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Analytics Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Working Capital, Inventory and Warehousing, Supply Management, Data Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning, Logistics Management, Operational Efficiency, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Manufacturing and Production, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization, Performance Improvement, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Storytelling

    4.6 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud API, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Computing Platforms, Application Programming Interface (API), Multi-Cloud, IT Infrastructure, Serverless Computing

    4.7 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Data Manipulation, Expense Management, Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Analysis

    4.9 stars, 544 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.9 (544) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Use WordPress to Create a Blog for your Business

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Blogs, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Writing and Editing, Editing, Content Creation, User Accounts, E-Commerce, Content Management

    4.5 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (1.6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Culture-Driven Team Building

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Team Building, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Employee Coaching, Smart Goals, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Systems Thinking, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Case Studies, Collaboration, Culture

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Network Administration, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Contingency Planning, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Firewall, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Monitoring, Incident Management, General Networking, Cyber Security Strategy, Crisis Management, Risk Management

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Teamwork, Team Building, Telecommuting, Professional Development, Meeting Facilitation, People Development, Communication Strategies, Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Business English: Planning & Negotiating: University of Washington
  • Arts and Heritage Management: Università Bocconi
  • Operations Management: Organization and Analysis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I: University of Virginia
  • U.S. Federal Taxation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Supply Chain Analytics Essentials: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Use WordPress to Create a Blog for your Business: Coursera
  • Culture-Driven Team Building: University of Pennsylvania

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