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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.


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Popular Business Plan Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Generative AI in Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, HR Tech, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Human Resources, Talent Recruitment, AI Personalization, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Performance Management, Business Ethics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Digital business - Act on the digital world

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, E-Commerce, Business Management, Innovation, Business, Customer Acquisition Management, Data Management, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scalability, Customer experience strategy (CX), Presentations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Understand Best Practices with Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Learning Management Systems, Information Architecture, Content Management, Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Influir en las personas

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Self-Awareness, Business Ethics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Executive Communication Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Social Skills, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Responsible AI, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Writing, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Communication Strategies, Communication, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Communications, Media and Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Google Digital Customer Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Point of Sale, Brand Loyalty, Customer Retention, Social Media Management, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Shipping and Receiving, Customer Analysis, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Personalized Service, Employee Surveys, Process Optimization, User Feedback, Business Marketing, Contextual Advertising

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Assistance, Health Information Management, Patient Coordination, Electronic Medical Record System, Patient Registration, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Medical Billing, Emergency Response, Patient Communication, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Project Management Performance Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Implementation, Project Performance, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Team Management, Project Management, Performance Measurement, Project Coordination, Project Risk Management, Resource Management, Communication Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Change Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    商务英语课程:管理与领导力英语 Management & Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Writing, Active Listening, Business Correspondence, Employee Coaching, Business Communication, Concision, Report Writing, Constructive Feedback, Telephone Skills, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Team Building, Communication, Communication Strategies, Grammar, Vocabulary

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Storytelling, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Goal Setting, Collaboration, Safety Culture, Influencing, Empathy, Neurology

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Data calculations in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Introduction to Generative AI in Human Resources: Coursera
  • Digital business - Act on the digital world: École Polytechnique
  • Understand Best Practices with Canvas: Coursera
  • Influir en las personas: University of Michigan
  • Executive Communication Excellence: Starweaver
  • Google Digital Customer Engagement: Google
  • Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team: MedCerts
  • Project Management Performance Domains: Microsoft
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 1: Pearson
  • 商务英语课程:管理与领导力英语 Management & Leadership: Arizona State University

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