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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


  • U

    University of Leeds

    Leadership and Change Management for Sustainability Success

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Leadership, Influencing, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Adaptability, Communication, Employee Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Analysis, Persona Development, Ideation, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnership, Process Mapping, Sprint Planning, AI Enablement, Brainstorming, Growth Strategies, Business Planning, New Business Development, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Estratégia competitiva

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Java Spring Boot Case Study - Appointment Management System

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Model View Controller, Unit Testing, Spring Boot, Restful API, Data Persistence, Software Testing, Java, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Authentications, Data Modeling, Business Logic

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Fundamentos de Negócios

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Management, People Management, Corporate Finance, Organizational Structure, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Branding, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Startup Calling: from idea to impact

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Product Development, Market Research, Presentations, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, User Research, Competitive Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Interviewing Skills

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Teaching Intermediate Grammar Project

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Grammar, Developing Training Materials

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Employment Law: The Gig Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Labor Relations, Labor Compliance, Case Studies, Compensation Analysis, Benefits Administration, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Workforce Management, Case Law

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Project Finance: Analyze, Evaluate & Model

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Financial Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Capital Budgeting, Business Risk Management, Cost Estimation, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Return On Investment, Business Valuation, Cash Flow Forecasting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Meta

    Prepare for the Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Analytics, Marketing, Data Analysis, Resource Utilization, Marketing Effectiveness, Registration, Statistical Methods, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Hedge Fund Strategies: Analyze, Evaluate & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Portfolio Management, Performance Analysis, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Financial Trading, Benchmarking, Derivatives, Equities, International Finance, Risk Management, Market Liquidity, Financial Regulation, Case Studies

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Business Economics

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Game Theory, Business, Sustainable Business, Production Management, Market Analysis, Financial Systems

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Leadership and Change Management for Sustainability Success: University of Leeds
  • Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup: University of Minnesota
  • Estratégia competitiva : Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Java Spring Boot Case Study - Appointment Management System: EDUCBA
  • Fundamentos de Negócios: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Startup Calling: from idea to impact: Università Bocconi
  • Teaching Intermediate Grammar Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Employment Law: The Gig Economy: University of Pennsylvania
  • Project Finance: Analyze, Evaluate & Model: EDUCBA
  • Prepare for the Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam: Meta

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