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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Statements, Ratios, and Month-End Close Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Month End Closing, General Ledger, Financial Statements, Business Metrics, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Balance Sheet, Excel Formulas, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Variance Analysis, Accounting Records, Expense Management, Reconciliation, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization Primer: Tools & Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Matplotlib, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Statistical Visualization, Histogram, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Tableau Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Power BI, Google Sheets, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Business Administration | iMBA

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Audit Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Closure, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Financial Auditing, Generative AI, Supply And Demand

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • P

    Packt

    Copilot in Microsoft 365 for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Email Automation, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Software, File Management, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Apply IFRS Standards in Financial Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Financial Statements, Consolidation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Insurance, Asset Management, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Logic and Reasoning for Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Critical Thinking, Computational Thinking, Business Logic, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Strategic Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Power BI Performance Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Performance Improvement, Performance Tuning, Data Architecture, Performance Measurement, Dashboard, Performance Analysis, Scalability, Microsoft SQL Servers, Microsoft Azure, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Performance Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Accounts Payable and Receivable Workflow Management

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Invoicing, Accounting Software, Workflow Management, Payment Processing, Accounting Records, Data Entry, Business Process Automation, Tax Compliance, Document Management, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Financial Controls, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Align Brand Goals

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Brand Awareness, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Business Priorities, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Applied Financial Decision Making and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Ethics, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Investment Management, Business Valuation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Compliance Training, Decision Making, Accounts Receivable, Fraud detection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Planning and Managing Information Systems Development Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Scope Management, Scheduling, Project Planning, Requirements Management, Business Planning, Systems Analysis, Project Portfolio Management, Quality Management, Information Systems, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Project Estimation, Project Documentation, Agile Methodology, Systems Thinking, Risk Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Nail Regression & Classification

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Analytics, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Metric

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Financial Statements, Ratios, and Month-End Close Essentials: Coursera
  • Data Visualization Primer: Tools & Techniques: Coursera
  • Master of Business Administration | iMBA: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Copilot in Microsoft 365 for Beginners: Packt
  • Analyze and Apply IFRS Standards in Financial Reporting: EDUCBA
  • Logic and Reasoning for Computing: University of London
  • Microsoft Power BI Performance Best Practices: Packt
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable Workflow Management: Coursera
  • Align Brand Goals: Coursera
  • Applied Financial Decision Making and Ethics: EDUCBA

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