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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


  • I

    Insper

    Introdução ao Marketing Analítico

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Marketing, Analytics, Quantitative Research, Market Research, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Business Metrics, Branding, Statistical Analysis, Brand Strategy

    4.7 stars, 802 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Technology & Software Sales Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Account Strategy, Account Management, Selling Techniques, Technical Sales, Sales Territory Management, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Closing (Sales), Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, B2B Sales, Consultative Selling, Customer Relationship Management, Solution Selling, Generative AI Agents, Lead Generation, Overcoming Objections, Return On Investment, Predictive Analytics

    4.6 stars, 527 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (527) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northwestern University

    The Business of Social

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Business-To-Consumer, Driving engagement, Legal Risk, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Sales Enablement, Integrated Marketing Communications, A/B Testing

    4.7 stars, 826 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (826) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Analysis for Business Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Business Systems, Process Flow Diagrams, User Requirements Documents, Data Modeling, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Business Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Feasibility Studies, Decision Making, Project Management

    4.8 stars, 583 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (583) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Web Presence, Relationship Building, Professional Development, General Networking, Professionalism

    4.6 stars, 894 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Strategy and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Issue, Strategic Thinking, Environmental Regulations, Compliance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Consumer Behaviour, Advocacy

    4.7 stars, 593 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (593) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Sales Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Sales Pipelines, Cold Calling, Regional Sales, Closing (Sales), Product Knowledge, Personalized Campaigns, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, Lead Generation, B2B Sales, Consultative Selling, Sales Prospecting, Microsoft Copilot, AI Personalization, Email Automation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Customer Engagement

    4.6 stars, 502 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (502) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Healthcare Organization Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Business Process, Medical Management, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Process Development, Process Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Process Design, Healthcare Project Management, Health Care, Data Quality, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Promotion

    4.6 stars, 693 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (693) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Business English: Finance and Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Negotiation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, English Language, Data Storytelling, Business Writing, Budgeting, Communication Strategies, Oral Expression, Financial Forecasting, Financial Data, Communication, Forecasting, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Business Ethics, Presentations, Finance, Leadership

    4.7 stars, 623 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (623) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google People Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Goal-Oriented, Employee Coaching, Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, People Development, Goal Setting, Performance Appraisal, Delegation Skills, Drive Engagement, Culture Transformation, Team Collaboration, Internal Communications, Relationship Management, Resource Management, Empowerment, Team Motivation, Communication

    4.8 stars, 519 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (519) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Universidad Austral

    Negociación 4.0

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication, Coaching, Collaboration, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 859 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (859) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Developing a Marketing Mix for Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lining, Communication Planning, Product Strategy, Marketing, Product Assortment, Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Planning, Marketing Planning, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Channel, Advertising Campaigns, Consumer Behaviour, Promotional Strategies, Market Opportunities, Writing

    4.8 stars, 736 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (736) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business plan courses

  • Introdução ao Marketing Analítico: Insper
  • Technology & Software Sales Fundamentals: Coursera
  • The Business of Social: Northwestern University
  • Analysis for Business Systems: University of Minnesota
  • Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn: Coursera
  • Strategy and Sustainability: IESE Business School
  • Sales Excellence: Coursera
  • Healthcare Organization Operations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Business English: Finance and Economics: Arizona State University
  • Google People Management Essentials: Google

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