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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 New Mexico

    Negocios Internacionales II

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, International Finance, International Relations, Commercialization, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Structure, Business Management, Market Analysis, Economics, Workforce Management, Cultural Diversity, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Business Intelligence, Economic Development

    4.7 stars, 546 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • H

    HRCI

    Employee Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Structure, Policy Development, Conflict Management, Employee Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Staff Management, Business Ethics, Labor Relations, Workforce Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Continuity

    4.8 stars, 353 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Interactive Learning, Art History, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Creative Thinking, Design Thinking, Journals

    4.8 stars, 539 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Negotiation, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Trustworthiness, Communication, Influencing, Expectation Management, Emotional Intelligence

    4.6 stars, 521 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Reporting extra-financier et stratégie RSE

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Compliance Reporting, Annual Reports, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Reporting, Financial Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Stakeholder Communications, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Analysis, Regulatory Requirements, Performance Measurement

    4.6 stars, 426 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Analytics Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Operational Efficiency, Peer Review, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Data Strategy, Performance Measurement, Operations, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Analysis, People Analytics, Business Metrics, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Presentations, Problem Management, Advertising

    4.5 stars, 780 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (780) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lund University

    Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Socioeconomics, Sustainability Standards, Economic Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Business Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Climate Change Mitigation, Complex Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 608 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Tally Bookkeeper

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, Accounting Systems, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Reporting, Budget Management, Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Inventory Management, Management Reporting, Case Studies, Sales Tax, Accounting Records, Accounting and Finance Software, Tax Preparation, Finance, Banking

    4.5 stars, 281 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (281) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy Systems Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, HVAC, Engineering Practices, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Construction, Semiconductors, Cost Benefit Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Cost Estimation, Return On Investment, System Configuration, Tax Management

    4.7 stars, 874 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Improve Business Performance with Google Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement, Spreadsheet Software, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Customer Service, Google Workspace, Trend Analysis, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 560 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (560) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Excel Macros, Analytics, Accounting Software, Specialized Accounting, Analytical Skills, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture

    4.8 stars, 458 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

    LearnKartS

    PMP Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Coordination, Project Implementation, Project Risk Management, Project Estimation, Project Performance, Project Planning, Project Controls, Team Management, Project Scoping, Project Schedules, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Project Closure, Risk Management, Quality Management

    4.6 stars, 463 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (463) · 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

  • Negocios Internacionales II: University of New Mexico
  • Employee Relations: HRCI
  • Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Fundamentals of Negotiation, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Reporting extra-financier et stratégie RSE: ESSEC Business School
  • Business Analytics Capstone: University of Pennsylvania
  • Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia: Lund University
  • Tally Bookkeeper: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • Solar Energy Systems Overview: University at Buffalo
  • Improve Business Performance with Google Forms: Coursera

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