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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


  • I

    IBM

    Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication, Target Audience, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Collaboration, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Organizational Structure, Discussion Facilitation, Stress Management

    ★ 4.6 (439) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    International and Cross-Cultural Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Negotiation, International Relations, Rapport Building, Diplomacy

    ★ 4.7 (676) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Transact-SQL, SQL, Data Integrity, Database Architecture and Administration, Transaction Processing, Database Development, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Data Maintenance, Query Languages, Database Administration, Data Transformation, Database Systems, Data Management

    ★ 4.5 (316) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
  • I

    Indian School of Business

    Advanced Trading Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, Accruals, Return On Investment, Accrual Accounting, Performance Measurement, Technical Analysis, Algorithms, Market Trend, Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Transaction Processing, Market Data, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (534) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Financial Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Inventory Control, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Income Statement, Financial Acumen, Risk Mitigation, Operational Risk, Resource Allocation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Communications

    ★ 4.8 (463) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Model Optimization, Data Presentation, Data Collection, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, R Programming, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

    ★ 4.5 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Operations, Case Studies, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Digital Assets, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Strategic Partnership, Operational Efficiency, System Implementation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Strategy, Market Opportunities

    ★ 4.5 (388) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Influencer Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Marketing Communications, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Driving engagement, Social Media Analytics, Content Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Budgets, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Presentations, Digital Marketing Tools, Target Audience

    ★ 4.3 (196) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Public Works, Transportation Management, Electric Power Systems, Water Sustainability, Operations Management, Transportation Operations, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Systems, Traffic Flow Optimization, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Environmental Issue

    ★ 4.6 (804) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Project Planning: Schedule, Budget, Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Cost Management, Scheduling, Project Controls, Budget Management, Communication Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Timelines, Project Management, Project Performance, Team Leadership, Project Estimation, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Gap Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Interactive Learning, Art History, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Creative Thinking, Design Thinking, Journals

    ★ 4.8 (538) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Salesforce

    Lead Management in Salesforce

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

    ★ 4.7 (388) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business plan courses

  • Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations: IBM
  • International and Cross-Cultural Negotiation: ESSEC Business School
  • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft
  • Advanced Trading Algorithms: Indian School of Business
  • Financial Management: Duke University
  • Data Science Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
  • Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing: University of Michigan
  • Influencer Marketing Strategy: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Project Planning: Schedule, Budget, Deliver: Coursera

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