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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Federal Taxation II: Property Transactions of Business Owners and Shareholders

    Skills you'll gain: Property Accounting, Depreciation, Tax Laws, Real Estate Transactions, Property and Real Estate, Income Tax, Tax Planning, Corporate Tax, Fixed Asset, Tax Compliance, Specialized Accounting, Capital Expenditure

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

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

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

    Coursera

    Get Started with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Canva (Software), Animations, Graphics Software, Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Video Production, Graphic Design, Marketing

    4.4 stars, 279 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (279) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Sanitation, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Development, Economic Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Political Sciences, Economics, Supply And Demand

    4.7 stars, 352 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Liderazgo y comunicación

    Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Team Performance Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Employee Coaching, Interpersonal Communications, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Trustworthiness, People Development, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.9 stars, 557 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (557) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Budget with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Data Visualization, Google Sheets, Productivity Software, Budget Management, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, User Accounts, Data Sharing

    4.6 stars, 334 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Valuation for Startups Using Discounted Cash Flows Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Capital Budgeting, Forecasting, Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance

    4.3 stars, 342 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (342) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Sales Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Sales Process, Market Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Case Studies, Business Strategy, Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis

    4.5 stars, 191 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (191) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    TOGAF 10 Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Business Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Information Technology Architecture, Stakeholder Analysis, Enterprise Modeling, Stakeholder Communications, Data Architecture, Governance, Infrastructure Architecture, Gap Analysis, Business Transformation, Change Management, Information Systems

    4.5 stars, 440 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Model Optimization, Algorithms, Program Implementation, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Calculus, Business Analytics

    4.9 stars, 162 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    New York Institute of Finance

    Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Supplier Management, Market Share, Supply Chain Management, Blockchain, Supplier Relationship Management, FinTech, Cash Flows, Business Metrics, Accounts Payable, Supplier Risk Management, Cash Management, Procurement, Customer Analysis, Financial Market, Market Opportunities, Market Trend, Prospecting and Qualification, Transaction Processing, Supply Chain Systems

    4.6 stars, 382 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (382) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Stakeholder Analysis, Governance, Accountability, Strategic Thinking, Business Communication, Trend Analysis

    4.7 stars, 225 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Federal Taxation II: Property Transactions of Business Owners and Shareholders: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Get Started with Canva: Coursera
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems: University of Manchester
  • Liderazgo y comunicación: Universidad de Palermo
  • International Marketing Entry and Execution: Yonsei University
  • Create a Budget with Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Valuation for Startups Using Discounted Cash Flows Approach: Yonsei University
  • Sales Strategy: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • TOGAF 10 Foundation: EDUCBA
  • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms: National Taiwan University

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