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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 California, Davis

    Fundraising and Development Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Grant Writing, Philanthropy, Proposal Development, Grant Applications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Campaign Management, Relationship Management, Campaign Planning, Stakeholder Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Goal Setting, Drive Engagement

    4.7 stars, 338 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Strategically Build and Engage Your Network on LinkedIn

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Driving engagement, Professional Networking, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Relationship Building, Branding, Web Presence, Social Media Strategy, Brand Awareness

    4.5 stars, 389 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (389) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Auditing II: The Practice of Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Internal Controls, External Auditing, Financial Auditing, Audit Planning, Internal Auditing, Risk Analysis, Fraud detection, Business Strategies, Verification And Validation, Business Risk Management, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Probability & Statistics

    4.7 stars, 315 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (315) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    How to Set Up a Facebook Ads Campaign

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Target Audience, Facebook, Campaign Planning, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Social Media, Social Media Management, Paid media, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Budgeting, Cost Management

    4.7 stars, 442 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

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

    IBM

    Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Communication, Drive Engagement, Target Audience, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Collaboration, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Organizational Structure, Discussion Facilitation

    4.6 stars, 441 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Animer une séance collaborative

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Cooperation, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Teamwork, Innovation, Conflict Management, Knowledge Transfer, Decision Making

    4.5 stars, 566 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (566) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    New York Institute of Finance

    Credit Risk Management: Frameworks and Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Modeling, Financial Statements, Portfolio Risk, Risk Control, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Business Metrics, Analysis, Balance Sheet, Market Data, Portfolio Management, Market Trend

    4.7 stars, 457 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Data-Driven Process Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Performance Improvement, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Data Strategy, Process Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Priorities, Data Validation, Business Process Modeling, Plan Execution, Data Capture, Operational Performance Management, Performance Analysis

    4.6 stars, 275 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Business Analysis: Key Definitions & Strategy Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Risk Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Business Process, Business Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Business Analysis Tools, Business Requirements, Business Strategies, Strategic Planning, Business Process Modeling, Systems Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Case Studies, Project Risk Management

    4.8 stars, 212 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Compare Stock Returns with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Google Sheets, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Quantitative Research, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Market Data, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Analytics

    4.3 stars, 688 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (688) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Fundraising and Development Foundations: University of California, Davis
  • Strategically Build and Engage Your Network on LinkedIn: Coursera
  • Auditing II: The Practice of Auditing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • How to Set Up a Facebook Ads Campaign: Coursera
  • Tally Bookkeeper: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • Solar Energy Systems Overview: University at Buffalo
  • Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations: IBM
  • Animer une séance collaborative: ESSEC Business School
  • Credit Risk Management: Frameworks and Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
  • Data-Driven Process Improvement: University at Buffalo

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