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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


  • G

    Google

    Accelerate Your Job Search with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Communication, Professional Development, Writing, Generative AI, Timelines, Personal Attributes, Professionalism

    4.7 stars, 152 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    How To Write A Business Proposal (B2B Sales)

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Sales Process, Enterprise Sales, Sales Management, Business Writing, B2B Sales, Sales Presentations, Business Strategies, Target Audience

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Patrocinio Deportivo

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Event Marketing, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Promotions and Campaigns, Marketing Communications, Philanthropy, Business Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Event Management, Strategic Partnership, Driving engagement, Strategic Communication, Communication

    4.7 stars, 420 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Scope Management, Design Reviews, Engineering Management, Change Control, Program Management, Engineering Change Order, Cost Management, Requirements Analysis, Contract Management, Root Cause Analysis, Test Engineering, Risk Mitigation, Systems Design, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management

    4.8 stars, 174 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (174) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Case Western Reserve University

    Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Commercialization, Mentorship, Governance, Public Policies, Resource Allocation, Program Evaluation

    4.5 stars, 129 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (129) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Power Platform in Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, No-Code Development, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, Data Analysis, Application Development, Automation, Business Process, Data Modeling, Data Integration

    4 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Business English: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Business Writing, Peer Review, Business Communication, Communication, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Marketing, English Language, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Vocabulary, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge

    4.7 stars, 199 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Public Speaking with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Multimedia

    4.6 stars, 256 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (256) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    International Marketing Entry and Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Diversity Marketing, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Marketing Management, Business-To-Consumer, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Planning, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Channel, Go To Market Strategy, Market Opportunities, Target Audience, Product Marketing, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis

    4.7 stars, 342 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Funding, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Applications, Grant Writing, Business Planning, Financial Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Growth Strategies, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Proposal Development, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Acumen, Loans, Fundraising, Stakeholder Communications

    4.7 stars, 262 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies, Analysis, Value Propositions, Peer Review, Process Design

    4.8 stars, 288 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução à Análise Macroeconômica

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Financial Systems, Financial Market, International Finance, Business Economics, Tax, Economic Development, Fiscal Management, Investments, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Analysis, Supply And Demand, Consumer Behaviour, Expectation Management

    4.8 stars, 345 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Accelerate Your Job Search with AI: Google
  • How To Write A Business Proposal (B2B Sales): Alex Genadinik
  • Patrocinio Deportivo: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Introduction to Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies: Case Western Reserve University
  • Power Platform in Business Analysis: Microsoft
  • Business English: Capstone Project: University of Washington
  • Public Speaking with Canva: Coursera
  • International Marketing Entry and Execution: Yonsei University
  • Fundamentals of Funding, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs

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