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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Budget with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Data Visualization, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Data Sharing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    331 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech)

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Bank Regulations, FinTech, Financial Services, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Mobile Banking, Regulatory Requirements, Fraud detection, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Insurance, Blockchain, Digital Forensics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    322 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Alternative Approaches to Valuation and Investment

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Portfolio Management, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Finance, Risk Analysis, Corporate Finance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    318 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Dashboard, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Power Apps Component Framework, Business Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Application Development, Data Integration, Performance Analysis, Application Design, Automation, Data Security, Business Process, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Teams, Data Analysis Software, Data Modeling

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    280 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Procurement Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Goal Setting, Communication, Business Research, Stakeholder Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    252 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    INSEAD

    Blockchain Opportunity Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Blockchain, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Solution Design, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Market Research, Target Audience

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    213 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    ESCP Business School

    Comprendre l'écologie, pour une économie innovante

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Sustainable Business, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Studies, Economics, Public Health, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    324 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Intel

    AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Discussion Facilitation, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Business Research, B2B Sales

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    742 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Trustworthiness, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Social Impact, Team Leadership, Relationship Building, Business Leadership, Sustainable Business, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    255 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Events Management

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Logistics Management, Hospitality, Logistics, Marketing Budgets, Hospitality Management, Planning, Operations Management, Budgeting, Promotional Strategies, Vendor Management, Coordination

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    277 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Use Canva to Create an Interactive Mind Map

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Multimedia, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Marketing Design, Data Sharing, Presentations, Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Marketing, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    437 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Washington

    Practical Predictive Analytics: Models and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Classification Algorithms, Probability & Statistics, Big Data

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    323 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Create a Budget with Google Sheets: Coursera
  • FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech): The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Alternative Approaches to Valuation and Investment: The University of Melbourne
  • Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 Exam Prep: Microsoft
  • Procurement Negotiation: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Blockchain Opportunity Analysis: INSEAD
  • Comprendre l'écologie, pour une économie innovante: ESCP Business School
  • AI Essentials : Intel
  • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Events Management : Coursera

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