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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


  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Management, Benchmarking, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain Planning, Customer experience improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Inventory and Warehousing, Analytics, Financial Analysis, Inventory Management System, Inventory Control, Financial Data, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Cost Estimation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Shipping and Receiving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 836 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG Risks and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Data, Investments, Financial Analysis, Sustainable Business, Finance, Market Data, Performance Measurement

    4.6 stars, 782 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (782) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Accounting for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, General Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Fixed Asset, Revenue Management, Equities, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 483 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Organic Marketing: Facebook Groups For Small Businesses

    Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Target Audience, Facebook, Target Market, Earned Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Web Presence, Social Media, Business Marketing, Drive Engagement, Marketing, Online Advertising, Content Creation

    4.6 stars, 760 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (760) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la calidad

    Skills you'll gain: ISO 9000 Series, Quality Management Systems, Operations Management, Production Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Quality (QA/QC), Kaizen Methodology, Quality Management, Environmental Management Systems, Service Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement, Sustainable Business, Supply Management, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Corporate Sustainability, Production Process

    4.7 stars, 792 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IESE Business School

    ¿Qué hacen los buenos directivos? Prioridades de la Alta Dirección

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Business Priorities, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Prioritization, Prioritization, Workforce Development, Business Leadership, Leadership Studies, Organizational Strategy, People Development, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Human Capital, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, People Management, Persona (User Experience)

    4.8 stars, 636 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • H

    HRCI

    Compensation and Benefits

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Job Evaluation, Compensation Strategy, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Claims Processing

    4.7 stars, 483 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Advanced Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Enablement, Innovation, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Organizational Development, digital literacy, Organizational Effectiveness, Information Technology Architecture, Performance Improvement, Cloud Computing Architecture, Governance

    4.7 stars, 230 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (230) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Voxy

    English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Nutrition and Diet, Professional Development, Language Competency, Personal Development, English Language, Organizational Skills, Nutrition Education, Planning, Product Knowledge, Productivity, Language Learning, Social Skills, Professionalism, Customer Service, Verbal Communication Skills, Technical Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Inquiries

    4.6 stars, 581 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    La gestión de los riesgos y la administración de los cambios en el proyecto

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Change Control, Project Scoping, Risk Mitigation, Risk Modeling, Management Reporting, Project Management, Change Management, Microsoft Project, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability & Statistics

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Gestión de proyectos: las bases del éxito

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Team Leadership, Planning, Team Management, Scheduling, Leadership and Management, Timelines, Project Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Studies, Project Planning, Leadership, Scope Management, Communication

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Management Skills for International Business

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Team Management, Team Leadership, People Management, Leadership Studies, Team Motivation, Oral Expression, Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Leadership, Communication Strategies, Business Management, Employee Engagement, Stakeholder Management

    4.7 stars, 752 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (752) · Mixed · 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

  • Supply Chain Analytics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • ESG Risks and Opportunities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Accounting for Decision Making: University of Michigan
  • Organic Marketing: Facebook Groups For Small Businesses: Coursera
  • Introducción a la calidad: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • ¿Qué hacen los buenos directivos? Prioridades de la Alta Dirección: IESE Business School
  • Compensation and Benefits: HRCI
  • Advanced Digital Transformation: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate: Voxy
  • La gestión de los riesgos y la administración de los cambios en el proyecto: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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