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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


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    The University of Tokyo

    Studying at Japanese Universities

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Education and Training, Student Support and Services, Culture, Program Development, International Relations, Project Planning, Mentorship

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    455 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Social Media Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Paid media, Instagram, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Driving engagement, Business Ethics, Brand Awareness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    333 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Gestión del canal de distribución y retailing

    Skills you'll gain: Retail Management, Marketing Channel, Merchandising, Supply Chain Planning, Retail Sales, Supply Chain, Product Assortment, Logistics Management, Business Strategy, Business Technologies, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Technology Strategies, Promotional Strategies, E-Commerce, Conflict Management, Cross-Channel Marketing, Growth Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Transformation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    444 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data Science, Brand Management, Analytics, Marketing, Data Analysis, Digital Transformation, Brand Strategy, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Consumer Behaviour, Advertising, Organizational Change

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    470 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Demand management: Breaking down today’s commercial silos

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hospitality Management, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Demand Generation, Hotel Operations, Asset Management, Marketing, Customer Demand Planning, Forecasting, Business Valuation, Return On Investment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    372 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Internal Auditing, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Corporate Accounting, Project Finance, Business Metrics, Finance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    301 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Use Mailchimp to Build an E-mail Marketing Campaign

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Advertising Mail, Direct Marketing, Campaign Management, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Registration, Design, Business

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    384 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Salesforce

    Lead Management in Salesforce

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Development, Salesforce, Lead Generation, Sales Pipelines, Sales Management, Campaign Management, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Entry, Data Import/Export

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    382 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Proposal Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Leadership and Management, Environmental Issue, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    368 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Information Technology, Technology Solutions, IT Infrastructure, Technical Management, Information Systems, Mobile Security, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Transformation, Blockchain, Wireless Networks

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    510 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI For Everyone (すべての人のためのAIリテラシー講座)

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Digital Transformation, Deep Learning, Technical Management, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    306 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    New York Institute of Finance

    Credit Risk Management: Frameworks and Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Derivatives, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Financial Statement Analysis, Portfolio Management, Market Trend, Balance Sheet

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    439 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Studying at Japanese Universities: The University of Tokyo
  • Social Media Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Gestión del canal de distribución y retailing : IE Business School
  • Leadership Through Marketing: Northwestern University
  • Demand management: Breaking down today’s commercial silos: ESSEC Business School
  • Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Use Mailchimp to Build an E-mail Marketing Campaign: Coursera
  • Lead Management in Salesforce: Salesforce
  • Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent: University of Colorado System
  • IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends: University of Minnesota

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