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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


  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Lead with Technology and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, digital literacy, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Team Motivation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Building Generative AI Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Relationship Management, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Business Strategy, Change Management, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Information Privacy, Business Ethics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Compliance Management, Internal Controls, Threat Detection, Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulatory Requirements, Business Analysis, Organizational Structure, Accountability, Stakeholder Communications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Process Map using a Canva Template

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Flow Diagrams, Content Creation, User Accounts, Business

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Build Customizable Sales Presentation Graphics using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Data Visualization, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Target Market, Market Analysis, Sales, Presentations, Content Creation, Graphic Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Leeds

    Innovation Management: Winning in the Age of Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Intellectual Property, Ideation, Organizational Strategy, New Product Development, Business Transformation, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Business Process

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Copilot for Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Sales Enablement, Customer Engagement, Sales Strategy, Taking Meeting Minutes, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Presentations, Productivity Software, Meeting Facilitation, Generative AI Agents, Business Correspondence, AI Enablement, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Proposal Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Cypress UI automation testing for absolute beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Case, API Testing, Test Script Development, Continuous Integration, Software Testing, Development Environment, Web Development Tools

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Economics for Capital Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, Financial Market, Market Data, Economics, Capital Markets, Market Dynamics, Financial Policy, Market Trend, Banking, Investment Management, Forecasting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • X

    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    《论语》的智慧

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Human Learning, Leadership, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Cultural Sensitivity, Human Development, Interpersonal Communications

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    ESG Investing: Industry Impacts & Transformations

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Market, Sustainability Standards, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Governance, Investment Management, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Transportation Operations, Oil and Gas, Portfolio Management, Credit Risk, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Lead with Technology and AI: Harvard Business Review
  • Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • Building Generative AI Capabilities: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control: Packt
  • Create a Process Map using a Canva Template: Coursera
  • Build Customizable Sales Presentation Graphics using Canva: Coursera
  • Innovation Management: Winning in the Age of Disruption: University of Leeds
  • Copilot for Sales: Microsoft
  • Cypress UI automation testing for absolute beginners: Coursera
  • Economics for Capital Markets: Corporate Finance Institute

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