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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


  • C

    CVS Health

    CVS Health Retail Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Customer Service, Cashiering, Empathy, Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Call Center Experience, Customer Support, Transaction Processing, Selling Techniques, Upselling, Retail Store Operations, Customer Complaint Resolution, Product Knowledge, Team Oriented, Conflict Management, Communication, Time Management

    4.6 stars, 481 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (481) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Engineering Management, New Product Development, Strategic Leadership, Agile Methodology, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Product Development, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    4.8 stars, 739 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, LLM Application, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Software Documentation

    4.6 stars, 469 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (469) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    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
  • I

    IBM

    Data Analyst Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Presentations, Business Research, Job Analysis, Analytical Skills, Writing, Portfolio Management, Oral Expression

    4.7 stars, 810 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Get Started with Spreadsheet Applications: Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Entry, File Management, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Data Management

    4.6 stars, 211 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing Industrial Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, Data Analysis, Debugging, Machine Learning, Model Based Systems Engineering, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.6 stars, 862 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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

    HubSpot Academy

    Sales Training: Techniques for a Human-Centric Sales Process

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Booking (Sales), Overcoming Objections, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Sales Prospecting, HubSpot CRM, Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, General Sales Practices, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Negotiation, Business Writing, LinkedIn, Value Propositions, Planning

    4.7 stars, 540 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    ¿Cómo convertir mi idea en empresa?

    Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Product Improvement, New Business Development, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Ideation, Market Opportunities, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Needs Assessment, Verification And Validation, Customer Insights, Product Testing, Resource Planning

    4.7 stars, 498 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Fundamentals of financial and management accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Capital Budgeting, Cost Accounting, Income Statement, Cost Management, Cash Flows, Cost Benefit Analysis, Investments, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 748 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Mastering Self Management Skills for Career Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Prioritization, Conflict Management, Time Management, De-escalation Techniques, Communication, Stress Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Closing (Sales), Critical Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Priorities, Goal-Oriented, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Business Ethics, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness

    4.7 stars, 405 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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

  • CVS Health Retail Customer Service: CVS Health
  • Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • ESG Risks and Opportunities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Data Analyst Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Get Started with Spreadsheet Applications: Excel: SkillUp
  • Developing Industrial Internet of Things: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Developing a Marketing Mix for Growth: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Sales Training: Techniques for a Human-Centric Sales Process: HubSpot Academy
  • ¿Cómo convertir mi idea en empresa?: Universidad de los Andes

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