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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 Colorado Boulder

    Activity Design with PhET Simulations for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematics Education, Teaching, Interactive Design, Digital pedagogy, Experimentation, Design Reviews, Design Strategies, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

    5 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI Business School

    AI agents and creator tools for finance professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, No-Code Development, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Digital Transformation, Business Process Automation, Business Technologies, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Application Development

    4 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Personal Development And Business Productivity - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Empathy, Strategic Decision-Making, Productivity, Decisiveness, Self-Motivation, Time Management, Stress Management, Self-Discipline, Creativity, Mental Concentration, Growth Mindedness, Logical Reasoning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Prioritization, Personal Development, Critical Thinking

    4.2 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Remote Leadership for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Telecommuting, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Collaborative Software, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Rapport Building, Productivity, Team Management, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, People Management, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback

    4.7 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (46) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Culture Transformation, Workforce Development, Team Building, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Driving engagement, Resilience, Stress Management

    4.7 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Management with Databricks: Big Data with Delta Lakes

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, JSON, Dashboard, SQL, Data Manipulation, Apache Spark, Dashboard Creation, Big Data, Data Management, Data Transformation, Data Architecture, Version Control

    4.1 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.1 (32) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Blue Prism

    Blue Prism Foundation Training

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Objects Framework, Business Process Automation, Process Flow Diagrams, Automation, Process Design, Workflow Management, Process Management, Process Modeling, Process Development, Business Process, Process Validation, Release Management, Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Local Marketing: SEO, Business Networking, And Website - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Keyword Research, LinkedIn, Blogs, Lead Generation, Web Analytics and SEO, Events and Conferences, Copywriting, Content Optimization, Professional Networking, No-Code Development, Video Production, Web Analytics, Sales Presentations, Social Media Content, Promotional Materials, Social Media Marketing, Growth Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Google Ads

    4.9 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Productivity and Systems Development

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Productivity Software, Risk Management Framework, Agile Project Management, Data Security, Software Design, Systems Design, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Information Technology, Information Systems, Project Risk Management, Systems Analysis, Computer Systems, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Systems Analysis, Microsoft Excel

    4.7 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Estrategia y Planificación de Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Target Audience, Target Market, Marketing Management, Branding, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Market Intelligence, Marketing, Brand Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Effectiveness, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Research, Business Planning, Communication Planning, Communication Strategies

    4.8 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • H

    Howard University

    Fundamentals of Business Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Mathematical Modeling, Excel Formulas, Business Modeling, Business Analysis, Operations Research, Business Process, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Process Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Revenue Management, Trend Analysis, Resource Allocation

    4.7 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Get Started with HubSpot

    Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Team Building, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Team Management, Customer Relationship Management, Email Automation, Business Reporting, Marketing Automation, Email Marketing, Sales Development, Customer Service

    4.4 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

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

  • Activity Design with PhET Simulations for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI agents and creator tools for finance professionals: AI Business School
  • Personal Development And Business Productivity - 2026: Alex Genadinik
  • Remote Leadership for Managers: University of California, Irvine
  • Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders: University of Michigan
  • Data Management with Databricks: Big Data with Delta Lakes: Coursera
  • Blue Prism Foundation Training: Blue Prism
  • Local Marketing: SEO, Business Networking, And Website - 2026: Alex Genadinik
  • Productivity and Systems Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Estrategia y Planificación de Marketing: Universidad de Palermo

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