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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

    3D Printing Hardware

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, 3D Modeling, Design Software, Electronic Hardware, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Design, Mechanical Design, Control Systems, Materials science, Electronic Components, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Controls, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Open Source Technology

    4.2 stars, 112 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAS

    Perform Analyses & Build Reports using SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Business Analytics, Business Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming

    4.7 stars, 215 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Financial Modeling, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Productivity Software, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Financial Data, Finance, Microsoft Office, Loans

    4.7 stars, 71 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    AR (Augmented Reality) & Video Streaming Services Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Live Streaming, Multimedia, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis, Market Share, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Network Routing, Market Opportunities, Cloud Services, Network Protocols, Application Development, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Business Modeling, Cloud-Based Integration, Video Production, Content Management

    4.7 stars, 122 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Estructura de capital y política de dividendos

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Finance, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Business Valuation, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Financial Policy, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management

    3.6 stars, 337 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.6 (337) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Cost Accounting: Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Operating Cost, Cost Control, Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Accounting, Product Assortment, Capacity Management, Decision Making, Capacity Planning, Forecasting

    4.8 stars, 146 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (146) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Stakeholder Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Organizational Change, Conflict Management, Business Relationship Management, Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Change Management, Expectation Management, Communication Planning, Needs Assessment

    4.6 stars, 140 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Análisis de Negocios con Estados Financieros

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accruals, Cash Flows, Cash Management, Working Capital, Accrual Accounting, Asset Management, Resource Management, Equities, Market Analysis

    4.8 stars, 170 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Project Planning and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Big Data, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, File Systems, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Internet Of Things, Supervised Learning, Product Planning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Storage, Project Planning, Staff Management

    4.6 stars, 134 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (134) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leading a Family Business

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Innovation, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Governance, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Leadership and Management, Product Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Business Leadership, Business Architecture, New Product Development, Ideation, People Development, Business Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Sales Presentations, Leadership Development

    4.3 stars, 61 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (61) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    GenAI in Business: Discover the Possibilities

    Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking, AI Product Strategy, Business Transformation, Data Integration, Case Studies, Technology Strategies, ChatGPT, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Large Language Modeling, Business Process Management

    4.7 stars, 92 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Principles of Financial Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Accruals, Depreciation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Investments, Loans, Strategic Decision-Making, Problem Solving

    4.5 stars, 73 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (73) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • 3D Printing Hardware: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Perform Analyses & Build Reports using SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
  • A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass: Illinois Tech
  • AR (Augmented Reality) & Video Streaming Services Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
  • Estructura de capital y política de dividendos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Cost Accounting: Decision Making: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Stakeholder Management: STARWEAVER
  • Análisis de Negocios con Estados Financieros: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Project Planning and Machine Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leading a Family Business: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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