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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


  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Improve Business Performance with Google Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement, Spreadsheet Software, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Customer Service, Google Workspace, Trend Analysis, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    560 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Engineering Management, Agile Product Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Software Development Methodologies, Backlogs, Product Requirements, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    495 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Consulting Presentations and Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Presentation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Consulting, Executive Presence, Proposal Writing, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Management Consulting, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Graphing, Expectation Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    429 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Citizenship and the Rule of Law

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Business Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Political Sciences, Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    555 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    796 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Ethics, Culture, and Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Global Marketing, Branding, Brand Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Intercultural Competence, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    260 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Quality Improvement and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Quality Management Systems, ISO 9000 Series, Statistical Process Controls, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Improvement, Quality Monitoring, Quality Assessment, Service Improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Quality Control, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), User Feedback, Product Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Technical Standard, Process Improvement

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    389 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Market Research Methods and Data Analysis Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Qualitative Research, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Competitive Analysis, Analytical Skills, Brand Awareness, Research Design, Market Dynamics, Data Collection, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, R Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    261 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Berklee

    Creativity And Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Brand Strategy, Branding, Collaboration, Product Development, Relationship Building, New Business Development, Professional Networking, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    385 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Relational database systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Database Management, SQL, Databases, Database Design, Database Development, Database Software, Database Application, Database Management Systems, Information Systems, MySQL, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, MySQL Workbench, Information Systems Security, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    462 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    ISC2

    Incident Response, BC, and DR Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Crisis Management, Information Assurance, Service Recovery

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    278 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting, General Accounting, Accounting Systems, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Management Reporting, Accounting Software, Accounting Records, Financial Accounting, Business Reporting, Financial Statements, General Ledger, Data Entry, Inventory Accounting, Security Controls, Balance Sheet, Accounting and Finance Software, Data Security, Banking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    192 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Improve Business Performance with Google Forms: Coursera
  • Agile Project Management: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Consulting Presentations and Storytelling: Emory University
  • Citizenship and the Rule of Law: University of London
  • Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
  • Ethics, Culture, and Global Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Quality Improvement and Management: Board Infinity
  • Market Research Methods and Data Analysis Certificate: Coursera
  • Creativity And Entrepreneurship: Berklee
  • Relational database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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