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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


  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    التفاوض الدولي وبين الثقافات

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Negotiation, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Diplomacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, International Relations, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Strategic Sales Management Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Case Studies, Sales Process, Strategic Marketing, B2B Sales, Business Strategies, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Peer Review

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Canva pour les débutants

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Design, User Accounts, Digital Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    44 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA Security+ Certification (SY0-701): The Total Course

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Command-Line Interface, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Security Engineering, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security, Penetration Testing, Risk Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Writing and Editing, Syllabus Development, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Student Engagement, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Case Studies, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    57 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Copilot for Beginners: Create a Powerpoint Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Sales Presentations, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Word, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Proactivity, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Optimism, Brainstorming, Open Mindset, Planning, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Dealing With Ambiguity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la Valoración financiera

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Capital Budgeting, Investments, Finance, Project Finance, Equities, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Business Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Introduction and Course Outline

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Target Audience, Supply Chain Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Designing and Implementing Your Coaching Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Organizational Change, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Performance Measurement, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Getting Started with Technology Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Market Opportunities, Gap Analysis, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Engineering Management, Market Analysis, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Sustainable Business, Engineering

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Managing AI Projects: From Strategy to Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Enablement, Stakeholder Management, Team Performance Management, Project Management, Data Ethics, Workforce Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Risk Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Team Management, Team Building, Scalability, Budget Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • التفاوض الدولي وبين الثقافات: ESSEC Business School
  • Strategic Sales Management Final Project: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Canva pour les débutants: Coursera
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification (SY0-701): The Total Course: Packt
  • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Copilot for Beginners: Create a Powerpoint Presentation: Coursera
  • Futures Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Introducción a la Valoración financiera: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Introduction and Course Outline: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Designing and Implementing Your Coaching Strategy: University of California, Davis

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