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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Productivity, Generative AI Agents, Personal Development, Time Management, Calendar Management, Automation, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, AI Workflows

    4.4 stars, 198 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (198) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Loyalty Programs, Order Fulfillment, Search Engine Marketing, Web Analytics, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing, E-Commerce

    4.9 stars, 338 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (338) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Innovation Career Lessons from a Master

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Building, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Visionary, Initiative and Leadership, New Product Development, Action Oriented, Design and Product, Strategic Planning, Usability, Value Propositions, Overcoming Obstacles, Overcoming Objections, Analysis

    4.8 stars, 351 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Tu consultorio de Coaching en las ondas

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Conflict Management, Team Management, Employee Coaching, Change Management, Expectation Management, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Change, Coaching, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Communication, Proactivity

    4.8 stars, 511 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Office, Email Automation, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 108 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (108) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Fundamentals of Technology Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Sales Process, Sales Presentation, Technical Sales, Sales, Sales Development, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Solution Sales Engineering, Prospecting and Qualification, Emerging Technologies, Needs Assessment, Negotiation, Proposal Development, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity

    4.7 stars, 162 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Statistical Analysis Fundamentals using Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Visualization, Regression Analysis, Forecasting, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Statistics, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling

    4.6 stars, 154 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (154) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    مهارات العمل الجماعي: التواصل الفعّال في مجموعات

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Conflict Management, Cooperation, Innovation, Negotiation, Team Building, Collaboration, Creativity, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Communication, Brainstorming, Team Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Communication Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Electronic Media, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 460 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Leadership Out of the Box

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Delegation Skills, Team Leadership, Team Management, Change Management, Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Communications, Professional Networking, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Teamwork, Matrix Management, People Management, Leadership, Time Management, Executive Presence, Organizational Effectiveness, Initiative and Leadership

    4.6 stars, 261 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (261) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Public Works, Sustainable Architecture, Land Management, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Economic Development, Construction, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Policy Development, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 241 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (241) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Program Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Return On Investment, Project Portfolio Management, Organizational Strategy, Program Implementation, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Benefits Administration, Program Development, Project Closure

    4.7 stars, 107 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.7 stars, 278 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (278) · 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

  • Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity: Coursera
  • Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google: Google
  • Innovation Career Lessons from a Master: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Tu consultorio de Coaching en las ondas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Microsoft 365 with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Fundamentals of Technology Sales: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Statistical Analysis Fundamentals using Excel: IBM
  • مهارات العمل الجماعي: التواصل الفعّال في مجموعات: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leadership Out of the Box: Queen Mary University of London
  • Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction: Johns Hopkins University

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