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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


  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Building Business Models and Financial Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Budgeting, Strategic Thinking, Financial Acumen, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis, Business Acumen, Business Strategy, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Financial Planning, Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, Business Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Financial Accounting, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Cash Flow Forecasting, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Accountability, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Fiscal Management, Forecasting, Cost Control, Operating Expense, Strategic Planning, Storytelling

    4.7 stars, 849 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (849) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Driving Growth, Leadership, and Continuous Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Growth Strategies, Business Planning, Culture Transformation, Portfolio Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Business Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Structure, Product Management, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Generating and Testing Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Mentorship, Market Opportunities, Creativity, Innovation, New Business Development, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    International Business Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Business Planning, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Change Management, Data Presentation, Leadership and Management, Professional Networking, Business Mathematics, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Performance Management, Business Strategy, Professional Development, Professionalism, Competitive Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Business Strategies

    4.6 stars, 2.1K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Business Communication for the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Internal Communications, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, AI Personalization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Communication, Workplace inclusivity, Influencing, Proposal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Planning, Customer Engagement, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development

    4.7 stars, 821 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (821) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Financial Statements, Human Resource Strategy, Financial Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Human Resources Management and Planning, Analytics, Operational Efficiency, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Financial Data, Operational Analysis, Peer Review, People Management

    4.6 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (18K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    The Business Analyst's Career Master Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Process Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Professional Development, Analysis, Operational Analysis, Requirements Management, Business Analysis Tools, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analytics, Business Workflow Analysis, People Development, Consulting, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Business Communication, Creative Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    AI For Business

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Machine Learning Methods, Fraud detection, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Management, Data Strategy, People Analytics, HR Tech, Generative Model Architectures, AI Enablement, Human Resource Management, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Human Resources Management and Planning, Big Data, Credit Risk, Machine Learning, Analytics

    4.7 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Business Systems Analysis, Business Requirements, Process Modeling, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Data Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Process, Process Improvement, User Story, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Business English

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Product Planning, Purchasing, Business Writing, English Language, Business Communication, Ideation, Business Planning, Negotiation, Selling Techniques, Management Reporting, Campaign Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing Planning, Active Listening, Advertising, Business Correspondence, Marketing

    4.7 stars, 2.5K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis Tools, Gap Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Analytics, Business Requirements, Case Studies, Business Process, Process Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Management, Digital Transformation, Decision Support Systems, Performance Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Stakeholder Communications, Technology Strategies

    4.6 stars, 486 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (486) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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