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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

    EDUCBA

    Body Language for Effective Professional Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Executive Presence, Business Communication, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Self-Awareness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Creating Social Media Posts with GenAI: Mastering ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, ChatGPT, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Market Research, Copywriting, Storytelling

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Empreendedorismo e Inovação

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Professional Networking, Product Development, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Presentations

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Credit Risk Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Statements, Bankruptcies, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Create and Finance a Short Documentary Film

    Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Videography, Post-Production, Video Production, Storytelling, Proposal Writing, Storyboarding, Target Audience, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Business Writing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Concision, Editing, Creativity, Writing, Color Matching

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Capstone - Managing Board Change for Higher Levels of Leadership and Governance Effectiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Consulting, Leadership and Management, Report Writing, Leadership, Performance Analysis, Management Consulting, Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Data Collection

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    QA Process Optimization: Agile & Automated Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Test Tools, Test Script Development, Acceptance Testing, Agile Software Development, Test Case, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Automation, Analysis, Collaboration

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Beyond the Basics: Expand Your Copilot for Sales Expertise

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Forecasting, Responsible AI, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Sales, Sales Enablement, Enterprise Sales, Sales Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Solution Selling, AI Enablement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Prompt Engineering, Data Integration, Data Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Set and Implement Goals

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Goal Setting, Performance Measurement, Team Performance Management, Smart Goals, Performance Management, Performance Improvement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Priorities, Organizational Strategy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Management Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Interviewing Skills, Estimation, Case Studies, Business Planning, Business Management, Business Strategy, Analysis, Complex Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Mastering Active Listening in the Global Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Social Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Virtual Teams, Communication, Digital Communications, Adaptability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Generative AI in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Fraud detection, Financial Analysis, Risk Modeling, Financial Regulations, Lending and Underwriting

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Body Language for Effective Professional Communication: EDUCBA
  • Creating Social Media Posts with GenAI: Mastering ChatGPT: Coursera
  • Empreendedorismo e Inovação: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Credit Risk Modeling: EDUCBA
  • Create and Finance a Short Documentary Film: Skillshare
  • Capstone - Managing Board Change for Higher Levels of Leadership and Governance Effectiveness : University at Buffalo
  • QA Process Optimization: Agile & Automated Testing: Coursera
  • Beyond the Basics: Expand Your Copilot for Sales Expertise: Microsoft
  • Set and Implement Goals: Harvard Business Review
  • Fundamentals of Management Consulting: Board Infinity

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