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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 Maryland, College Park

    New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Sales Presentations, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Capital Markets, Finance, Fundraising, Private Equity, Loans, Business Valuation, General Finance, Investments, Due Diligence, Equities, Financial Analysis, Presentations, Storytelling

    4.6 stars, 498 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (498) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Finanzas Corporativas

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Risk Modeling, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Capital Budgeting, Risk Analysis, Financial Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, Risk Management, Investments, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Return On Investment, Equities

    4.7 stars, 556 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business Forecasting

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Business Metrics, Predictive Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Business Modeling, Model Optimization, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis

    4.9 stars, 331 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (331) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Business Technologies, Cash Flows, Logistics, Business Metrics, Logistics Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Emerging Technologies, Information Systems

    4.7 stars, 498 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (498) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Application Development, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Hardware Architecture, OS Process Management, Network Protocols, C (Programming Language), Simulations, Network Performance Management, Memory Management

    4.1 stars, 629 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (629) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • S

    SAS

    Doing More with SAS Programming

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Integration, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Code Reusability, Data Management, Data Presentation

    4.8 stars, 944 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (944) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Climate Change and Sustainable Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Mitigation, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Project Finance, Financial Systems, Environmental Policy, Finance, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Economics, Climate Change Programs, General Finance, Environmental Issue, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement

    4.7 stars, 424 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    How to create a Jira SCRUM project

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Plan Execution, Workflow Management, Run Chart, Project Planning, Project Management, Prioritization, Dependency Analysis

    4.7 stars, 510 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (510) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Análisis Financiero

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Capital Budgeting, Project Finance, Accruals, Cash Flows, Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Capital Markets, Equities, Corporate Tax, Finance, Investments, Corporate Finance

    4.9 stars, 810 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (810) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Recognizing Others, Resourcefulness, Empowerment, Organizational Leadership, Persistence, Problem Solving, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Collaboration, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 657 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity Training, Team Performance Management, Change Management, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Resilience, Business Transformation, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Management Training And Development, Leadership, Communication

    4.8 stars, 506 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (506) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Finanzas Corporativas: Universidad Austral
  • Excel Skills for Business Forecasting: Macquarie University
  • Supply Chain Excellence: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Compensation and Benefits: HRCI
  • Doing More with SAS Programming: SAS
  • Climate Change and Sustainable Investing: EDHEC Business School
  • How to create a Jira SCRUM project: Coursera
  • Análisis Financiero: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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