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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


  • Status: Hot New Release
    Hot New Release
    H

    Harvard Business Review

    Lead for Results: From Planning to Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Process Analysis, Goal Setting, Delegation Skills, Performance Measurement, Project Management, Meeting Facilitation, Time Management, Team Performance Management, Smart Goals, Project Risk Management, Productivity, Project Schedules, Leadership, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Prioritization, Planning, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Coaching Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Motivational Skills, People Development, Team Performance Management, Empowerment, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Persuasive Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Communication, Agile Project Management, Decision Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Excel Macros, Microsoft Power Platform, Workflow Management, Microsoft Project, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Business Workflow Analysis, Microsoft Access, ChatGPT, Operational Excellence, Devops Tools, Project Accounting, Interactive Learning, Microsoft Windows, Software Development Tools, Test Tools

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Cinematic Health

    Introduction to Becoming a CNA

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Transfer Equipment, Vital Signs, Patient Positioning, Rehabilitation, Care Management, Patient Safety, Basic Patient Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Patient Observation, Caregiving, Treatment Planning, Toileting, Personal Care, Infection Control

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Using Advanced SWOT Analysis to Determine Competitiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Business Strategy, Spreadsheet Software, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Multi-Platform Digital Ads Mastery: 11 Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Bidding, Facebook, Keyword Research, Pay Per Click Advertising, Online Advertising, Campaign Management, Performance marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Pinterest, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media, Lead Generation, Marketing, Paid media, TikTok, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    AI in Supply Chain Forecasting and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain Systems, Forecasting, Customer Demand Planning, AI Enablement, Supplier Management, Risk Mitigation, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Automation, Risk Management, Operational Efficiency

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Starting & Managing a Sustainable Hotel or Tourism Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Hotel Operations, Hospitality Management, Business Planning, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Waste Minimization, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    BCG

    Digitale Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Design Thinking, Technology Strategies, Business Process Reengineering, Data Strategy, Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Organizational Change, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Leadership, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de Operações com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Business Operations, Operations Management, Process Analysis, Business Process, Operational Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Process Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Competitive Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    HubSpot Academy

    Sales Enablement

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Lead Generation, Sales Training, Sales, Sales Process, Customer Success Management, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Service Level Agreement

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Lead for Results: From Planning to Execution: Harvard Business Review
  • Coaching Skills: Packt
  • The Persuasive Leader: Johns Hopkins University
  • Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Introduction to Becoming a CNA: Cinematic Health
  • Using Advanced SWOT Analysis to Determine Competitiveness: Coursera
  • Multi-Platform Digital Ads Mastery: 11 Platforms: LearnKartS
  • AI in Supply Chain Forecasting and Risk Management: Coursera
  • Starting & Managing a Sustainable Hotel or Tourism Business: Coursera
  • Digitale Transformation: BCG

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