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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


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    HRCI

    Employee Relations, Safety, and Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Process Design, Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Statistical Analysis, Organizational Change, Process Mapping, Statistical Methods, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Innovation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Training and Development, Virtual Teams, Databases, Cost Accounting, International Finance, Research, Team Management, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • I

    Illinois Institute of Technology

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Responsible AI, Process Management, Global Marketing, Business Process, Web Analytics, Culture Transformation, Financial Statement Analysis, Digital Transformation, Market Dynamics, Capital Budgeting, Design Thinking, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Leadership and Management, Game Theory, Product Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Excel

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Huddersfield

    MSc Management

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Research Methodologies, Strategic Decision-Making, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Research Design, Research, Data Analysis, Self-Motivation, Business Management, Data Collection, Goal Setting, Campaign Management, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Sell Outcomes Not Features

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Navigate Sales Funnel

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Master of Science in Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Quality Assurance, Enterprise Architecture, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, Database Theory, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Algorithms, Agile Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Software Architecture, Cybersecurity, Responsive Web Design, Java, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Agile Methodology, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Ethics

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • H

    HEC Paris

    Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship University Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Social Media Strategy, Product Development, Business Strategy, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Business Operations, Social Media Marketing, Social Impact, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Media, Innovation, Content Marketing, Operations Management, Forecasting, Lean Methodologies, Supply Chain Management, Process Analysis, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis

    University Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of North Texas

    Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Writing, Mediation, Model Evaluation, Change Management, Leadership Studies, Compensation and Benefits, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management, Event Management, Grammar, Social Media Strategy, Business Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Sales Process, Diversity Awareness, Conflict Management, Research

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Diplomado en Decisiones Estratégicas y Analítica de Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Ethics, SQL, NoSQL, Query Languages, Data Mining, Relational Databases, Big Data, Analytics, R Programming, Data Management, Statistical Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Supervised Learning, Ggplot2, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Maestría en Dirección de Empresas (MBA)

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Business Modeling, Human Resource Strategy, Selling Techniques, Business Intelligence, Portfolio Management, Business Analytics, Digital Transformation, Management Accounting, Corporate Sustainability, Entrepreneurial Finance, Digital Advertising, Equities, Branding, IT Management, Teamwork, Consumer Behaviour, Promotional Strategies, Agile Product Development, Responsible AI

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Administración de Empresas Certificado MasterTrack®

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Strategic Leadership, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Branding, Organizational Change, IT Management, Organizational Strategy, Marketing Planning, Technology Strategies, Information Systems, Business Technologies, People Development, Performance Management, Business Intelligence, Strategic Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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

  • Employee Relations, Safety, and Compliance: HRCI
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: University of London
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA): Illinois Institute of Technology
  • MSc Management: University of Huddersfield
  • Sell Outcomes Not Features: Coursera
  • Navigate Sales Funnel : Coursera
  • Master of Science in Information Systems: Northeastern University
  • Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship University Certificate: HEC Paris
  • Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences: University of North Texas
  • Diplomado en Decisiones Estratégicas y Analítica de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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