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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


  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Strategic Planning for Public & Nonprofits

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Case Studies, Business Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Management, Resource Management, Strategic Leadership, Resource Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Leadership and Management, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Mitigation, Non-Profit Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Change, Public Administration, Leadership Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Design a Business Model Canvas with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Presentations, Diagram Design, Business Planning, Data Visualization, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Brainstorming, New Business Development, Collaborative Software

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Y

    Yonsei University

    International Hospitality & Healthcare Services Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Hospitality, Customer Service, Guest Relations, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Relationship Management, Service Design, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Expectation Management, Product Marketing, Service Management, Innovation, Customer experience improvement, Revenue Management, Business Marketing, Service Improvement, Hospital Experience, Marketing, Patient-centered Care

    4.7 stars, 560 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Business Consultants

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Management Consulting, Artificial Intelligence, Business Consulting, Consulting, AI Enablement, Risking, Microsoft Copilot, Quality Assurance, AI powered creativity, Market Intelligence, Market Research, Analysis, Automation, Project Scoping, Critical Thinking

    4.7 stars, 447 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (447) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Physiology, Preventative Care, Sustainable Systems, Immunology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environment and Resource Management

    4.8 stars, 632 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    Emory University

    Getting a Consulting Job

    Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Management Consulting, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Recruitment, Client Services, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Project Scoping, Case Studies, Team Management, Relationship Building, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Communication

    4.8 stars, 525 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Iniciação e Planejamento de Projetos

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Team Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing

    4.8 stars, 986 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Usar fórmulas y funciones básicas en Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Document Management, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Software, Gross Profit

    4.8 stars, 451 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (451) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Customer Relationship Management

    Skills you'll gain: Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Building, Brand Loyalty, Customer Analysis, Customer Retention, Relationship Management, Customer Success Management, Sales Management, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Data-Driven Marketing, Business Development, Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.6 stars, 289 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Events Management

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Logistics Management, Hospitality, Logistics, Hospitality Management, Planning, Budget Management, Operations Management, Coordinating, Budgeting, Vendor Management, Coordination, Plan Execution

    4.7 stars, 293 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Entender el diseño

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Design Strategies, Aesthetics, Case Studies, User Experience Design, Sustainable Design, Graphic Design, Social Impact, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Issue, Economics

    4.8 stars, 565 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Trustworthiness, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Interactive Learning, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Lifelong Learning, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Planning, Curiosity, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration

    4.8 stars, 309 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Foundations of Strategic Planning for Public & Nonprofits: John Wiley & Sons
  • Design a Business Model Canvas with Miro: Coursera
  • International Hospitality & Healthcare Services Marketing: Yonsei University
  • Generative AI for Business Consultants: Fractal Analytics
  • Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Getting a Consulting Job: Emory University
  • Iniciação e Planejamento de Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Usar fórmulas y funciones básicas en Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Customer Relationship Management: STARWEAVER
  • Introduction to Events Management: Coursera

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