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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


  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    #1 Local SEO Strategy: Google Map SEO & Google My Business

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Pay Per Click Advertising, Online Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Web Presence

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Professionalism, Professional Development, Self-Awareness

    4.6 stars, 97 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    ESADE Business and Law School

    Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Governance, Business Management, Business Leadership, Systems Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business, Storytelling, Risk Management Framework, Communication, Business Strategy, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Economics

    4.7 stars, 176 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Ética y Gobierno Corporativo

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7 stars, 306 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Using Video in Social Media Posts with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Content Creation, Social Media, User Accounts, Design, Creativity

    4.6 stars, 192 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and HIPAA

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Legal Risk, Data Governance, Data Security, Security Controls, Incident Response, Risk Analysis

    4.6 stars, 192 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (192) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Email Automation, Dashboard Creation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Content Scheduling, Geospatial Information and Technology, Marketing, Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 275 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Critical Thinking: A Brain-Based Guide for the ChatGPT Era

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Mental Concentration, Decision Intelligence, AI literacy, Innovation, Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Ancient History, Psychology

    4.8 stars, 203 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (203) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing a Systems Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Planning, Project Planning, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Business Leadership, Team Building, Community Outreach, Business Systems, Community Development, Problem Solving, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies

    4.4 stars, 182 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Digital Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, Data Strategy, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Growth Strategies, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Computing Platforms, Emerging Technologies

    4.8 stars, 126 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Variance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Financial Data, Cost Management, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cost Control, Financial Acumen, Cost Accounting, Performance Metric, Operating Budget, Cost Benefit Analysis, Performance Management, Operational Performance Management, General Accounting, Data Analysis, Planning

    4.8 stars, 130 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Marketing Strategy for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Cold Calling, Customer Analysis, Selling Techniques, Sales Process, Target Market, Marketing, Market Analysis, General Sales Practices, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Outbound Calls, Market Opportunities, Sales, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing

    4.4 stars, 159 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (159) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • #1 Local SEO Strategy: Google Map SEO & Google My Business: Alex Genadinik
  • Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills: STARWEAVER
  • Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión: ESADE Business and Law School
  • Ética y Gobierno Corporativo: Universidad de Palermo
  • Using Video in Social Media Posts with Canva: Coursera
  • Privacy Law and HIPAA: University of Pennsylvania
  • Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics: Coursera
  • Critical Thinking: A Brain-Based Guide for the ChatGPT Era: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Developing a Systems Mindset: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Digital Business Strategy: University of Virginia

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