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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


  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership focused on Human Flourishing

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Optimism, Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership Development, Empowerment, Adaptability, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Visionary, Relationship Building, Drive Engagement

    4.8 stars, 72 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Leadership: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Business Ethics, Creativity, Leadership Studies, Creative Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Responsible AI, Verbal Communication Skills, Plan Execution, Communication, Artificial Intelligence

    4.4 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (44) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Automated Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Test Tools, Computer Programming Tools, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Case, Test Data, Automation, Functional Requirement, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring

    4.2 stars, 87 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (87) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    IA Para Todos (Português)

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, AI literacy, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning

    4.8 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
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  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    L’IA pour tous

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Business Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Recruitment

    4.7 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Sales Presentations, Sustainable Business, Proposal Writing, Social Impact, Budgeting, Budget Management, Financial Analysis, Case Studies, Cost Benefit Analysis

    4.8 stars, 65 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Como engajar equipes e criar cultura em ambientes virtuais

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Teamwork, Team Management, Conflict Management, Team Collaboration, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Virtual Environment, Team Motivation, Storytelling, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Willingness To Learn, Lifelong Learning, Communication Strategies, Culture

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    English for Effective Business Communications

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Marketing, Language Competency, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources, People Management, Leadership and Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Business Communication, Recruitment, Promotional Strategies, Grammar

    4.7 stars, 122 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Change Leadership: Strategic Route Analysis with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Visionary, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Process Development, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Initiative and Leadership, Process Analysis, System Implementation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Process Reengineering, Diagram Design

    4.5 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (45) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Повествование и влияние: Эффектная коммуникация

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Leadership, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Motivational Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 68 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (68) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    المبادئ المحاسبية في التقارير والقوائم المالية

    Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Acumen, General Accounting

    4.7 stars, 67 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Planning, Social Justice, Education and Training, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Program Evaluation, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Prioritization

    4.8 stars, 169 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (169) · 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

  • Leadership focused on Human Flourishing: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Leadership: An Introduction: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Automated Analysis: University of Minnesota
  • IA Para Todos (Português): DeepLearning.AI
  • L’IA pour tous: DeepLearning.AI
  • Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal: University of Colorado System
  • Como engajar equipes e criar cultura em ambientes virtuais: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • English for Effective Business Communications: University of California, Irvine
  • Change Leadership: Strategic Route Analysis with Miro: Coursera
  • Повествование и влияние: Эффектная коммуникация: Macquarie University

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