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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

    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategic and Inclusive Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Workplace inclusivity, Professional Development, Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, People Development, Business Leadership, Personal Development, Team Building, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Introduction to IT Security

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Hardening, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Public Key Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IE Business School

    Marketing Management Essentials: Market Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Analysis, Strategic Planning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Оценка акций через анализ сопоставимых компаний

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Acumen, Business Valuation, Competitive Analysis, Benchmarking, Equities

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • H

    Howard University

    Solving Business Problems with Spreadsheet Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Business Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Business Modeling, Risk Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Forecasting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • G

    Google

    Organizing Communication and Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Document Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Z

    Zoho Corporation

    Zoho Sales Representative

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Account Management, Sales Management, Selling Techniques, Sales, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Pipelines, General Sales Practices, Sales Training, Sales Presentation, Closing (Sales), Process Mapping, Sales Strategy, Business Software, Sales Enablement, Customer Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    How to Build an Entrepreneurial AI Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Market Opportunities, Scalability, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, ChatGPT, Business Process Automation, Business Analysis, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cost Reduction, Generative AI, Innovation, Automation, Customer experience improvement

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Vozes da Mudança Social

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Social Impact, Needs Assessment, Innovation, Professional Networking, Growth Mindedness, Entrepreneurship, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Community Development, Sustainable Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Best Practices for Marketing with Facebook Messenger

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Personalized Service, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Event Marketing, Customer Inquiries, Marketing, Communication Strategies, Business Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Конкурентная стратегия

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Game Theory, Business Strategy, Product Strategy, Market Dynamics, Go To Market Strategy, New Product Development, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Innovation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Strategic and Inclusive Leadership: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to IT Security: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Marketing Management Essentials: Market Analysis: IE Business School
  • Оценка акций через анализ сопоставимых компаний: Coursera
  • Solving Business Problems with Spreadsheet Modeling: Howard University
  • Empreendedorismo e Inovação: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Organizing Communication and Documentation: Google
  • Zoho Sales Representative: Zoho Corporation
  • How to Build an Entrepreneurial AI Strategy : Starweaver
  • Vozes da Mudança Social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

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