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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Azure Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure, Load Balancing, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Virtual Machines, User Provisioning, Network Security, Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Deployment, Virtual Networking, Event Monitoring, Cloud-Native Computing

    4.8 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Impact Investment Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Investments, Philanthropy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Fundraising, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Financial Management, Finance, International Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Fiscal Management, Due Diligence, Business Strategy, Business Management

    4.9 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Data Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Plotly, Matplotlib, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Seaborn, Tableau Software, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Cloud Applications, Business Communication

    4.2 stars, 28 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Rethinking Logic: Surprising Science of Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Open Mindset, Lifelong Learning, Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making

    4.9 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create an Email Autoresponder Using Mailchimp

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Newsletters, Automation, Personalized Campaigns, Digital Marketing Tools, Editing

    4.6 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    A Start Guide: Product Marketing Using G Suite

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lining, Product Planning, Product Knowledge, Product Marketing, Product Management, Product Assortment, Product Strategy, Product Development, Product Flow Diagram, Performance Analysis

    4.3 stars, 41 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (41) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Analysis, Quantitative Research, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Data Analysis Software, Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Business Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Business Research, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    4.5 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Составление бюджета и графиков проектов

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Controls, Scheduling, Project Estimation, Project Planning, Cost Estimation, Needs Assessment, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Management, Resource Allocation, Project Management, Budget Management, Resource Utilization, Timelines, Quality Management, Planning, Resource Management, Resource Planning, Estimation, Leadership and Management

    4.8 stars, 44 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Candidate Experience and Employer Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Professional Networking, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Applicant Tracking Systems, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Recruitment Strategies, Relationship Building, Talent Acquisition, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Talent Pipelining, Full Cycle Recruitment, Drive Engagement, Talent Sourcing, Branding, Communication

    4.7 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Digital business - Grow on digital world

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Digital Assets, Business Transformation, Business Valuation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Modeling, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Risk, Innovation, Growth Strategies, Market Dynamics, Business Strategies, Intellectual Property

    4.4 stars, 31 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (31) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Leadership and Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Six Sigma Methodology, Team Leadership, Team Management, Lean Six Sigma, Logistics, Team Building, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Management Training And Development, Team Motivation, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Quality Improvement, Conflict Management, Change Management, Project Management, Leadership, Process Improvement, Performance Measurement

    4.8 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Custom & Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Management, Business Strategy

    4.3 stars, 28 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (28) · Intermediate · 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

  • Azure Cloud Services: Microsoft
  • Impact Investment Finance: Duke University
  • Data Visualization with Python: Duke University
  • Rethinking Logic: Surprising Science of Critical Thinking: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Create an Email Autoresponder Using Mailchimp: Coursera
  • A Start Guide: Product Marketing Using G Suite: Coursera
  • Data Analysis: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • Составление бюджета и графиков проектов: University of California, Irvine
  • Candidate Experience and Employer Branding: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Digital business - Grow on digital world: École Polytechnique

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