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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


  • 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

    Create a Project Charter with Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Lean Six Sigma, Document Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Six Sigma Methodology, Project Planning, Google Docs, Lean Methodologies, Timelines

    4.6 stars, 646 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate & Commercial Law II: Business Forms, Financing & Governmental Regulation

    Skills you'll gain: Bankruptcies, Securities (Finance), Securities Trading, Commercial Lending, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Commercial Laws, Loans, Banking, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Regulations, Business Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercial Banking, Business, Financial Regulation, Bank Regulations, Organizational Structure, Regulatory Compliance, Business Administration, Governance

    4.9 stars, 394 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (394) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • N

    Nanjing University

    Data Processing Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Science, Data Capture, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Access, NumPy, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Programming Principles

    4.1 stars, 378 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (378) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillUp

    Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Documentation, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Scoping, Initiative and Leadership, Team Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Program Standards, Agile Project Management, Quality Management

    4.7 stars, 602 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Emory University

    Consulting Approach to Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Consulting, Problem Solving, Management Consulting, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Business Consulting, Performance Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Consultative Approaches

    4.8 stars, 485 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Small Business Marketing Using Facebook

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Online Advertising, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Content Development and Management, Social Media Marketing, Shared Media, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Target Audience, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement

    4.6 stars, 276 reviews, Mixed, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (276) · Mixed · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    IE Business School

    Analizando las Políticas Económicas

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Tax, Fiscal Management, International Finance, Governmental Accounting, Financial Systems, Gap Analysis, Growth Strategies

    4.8 stars, 660 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Institute for the Future

    Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Strategic Thinking, Trend Analysis, Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Adaptability, Market Opportunities, Analysis, Open Mindset, Creativity, Innovation

    4.8 stars, 518 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Ethics in the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, AI Security, OpenAI, Data Collection, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Large Language Modeling, Algorithms, AI literacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 997 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a las finanzas

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Data, Financial Controls, Financial Planning, Finance, Financial Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Accounts Receivable, Business Planning, Business Management

    4.6 stars, 326 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (326) · Mixed · 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

  • Análisis Financiero: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Create a Project Charter with Google Docs: Coursera
  • Corporate & Commercial Law II: Business Forms, Financing & Governmental Regulation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Processing Using Python: Nanjing University
  • Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning: SkillUp
  • Consulting Approach to Problem Solving: Emory University
  • Small Business Marketing Using Facebook: Coursera
  • Analizando las Políticas Económicas: IE Business School
  • Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens: Institute for the Future

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