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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

    Rice University

    Self Awareness and the Effective Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Prioritization, Stress Management, Time Management, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Engineering Management, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Personal Attributes, Leadership, Problem Solving, Personal Development, Initiative and Leadership, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Resilience

    4.7 stars, 690 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Architecting Solutions on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Event-Driven Programming, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Software Architecture, IT Security Architecture, Back-End Web Development, API Gateway, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Systems Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

    4.8 stars, 585 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    International Business Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, Market Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Analysis, Product Strategy, Analysis, Market Share, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Growth Strategies, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Culture

    4.8 stars, 399 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (399) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Portfolio Selection and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Risk Modeling, Investments, Financial Market, Risk Management, Equities, Finance, Risk Appetite, Return On Investment, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making

    4.6 stars, 634 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (634) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Western Australia

    Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resources, Community Development, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Water Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Community Organizing, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environment

    4.7 stars, 756 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Increase SEO Traffic with WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Blogs, Content Optimization, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Web Content, Keyword Research, Content Management, Marketing, Analytics, Web Design, Web Development, User Experience

    4.5 stars, 800 reviews, Advanced, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (800) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Università Bocconi

    Gestión de las empresas de alimentación y bebidas

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Hospitality and Food Services, Customer experience strategy (CX), Operational Excellence, Business Management, Global Marketing, Product Marketing, Professional Networking, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Market Share, Product Management, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Brand Management, Innovation, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Marketing

    4.8 stars, 867 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (867) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Management, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Staff Management, Human Resources, Growth Strategies, Talent Management, Delegation Skills, People Management, Culture Transformation, Subcontracting, Employee Coaching, Business Strategy, Organizational Development, Recruitment, Leadership, Communication

    4.7 stars, 628 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis - Skills for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Budget Management, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Forecasting, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Financial Data, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cost Management, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Finance, Accounting, Financial Accounting

    4.7 stars, 534 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (534) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 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
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    IS/IT Governance

    Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Technology Strategies, Change Management, Information Technology, Governance, Portfolio Management, Project Portfolio Management, Investment Management, System Implementation, Resource Allocation, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Resource Consumption Accounting, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 756 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Database Theory, SQL, Database Design, Databases, Database Administration, MySQL, Data Store, NoSQL, Query Languages, Data Integrity

    4.6 stars, 692 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Self Awareness and the Effective Leader: Rice University
  • Architecting Solutions on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • International Business Environment: University of London
  • Portfolio Selection and Risk Management: Rice University
  • Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050: University of Western Australia
  • Increase SEO Traffic with WordPress: Coursera
  • Gestión de las empresas de alimentación y bebidas: Università Bocconi
  • Fundamentals of Management, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Financial Analysis - Skills for Success: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Healthcare Organization Operations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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