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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


  • C

    Columbia University

    Advanced Topics in Derivative Pricing

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Credit Risk, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Capital Markets, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.5 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Project Management - Initiation and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Feasibility Studies, Project Management Life Cycle, Contract Management, Project Management, Change Management, Claims Processing, Project Planning, Organizational Structure, Legal Risk, Bidding

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Understanding Your Google Cloud Costs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Billing, Looker (Software), Billing Systems, Expense Management, Cloud Management, Billing & Invoicing, Dashboard, Cost Management, Google Sheets, Account Management, Resource Management, Identity and Access Management

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

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  • G

    Google

    Plan Your Job Search with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Google Gemini, Brand Strategy, Business Writing, Writing and Editing, LLM Application, Timelines

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Automation for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Automation, Automation, Workflow Management, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Process Optimization, Business Operations, IT Automation, Business Software, Process Mapping, Business Technologies, Process Improvement and Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Compliance Management, Program Implementation

    ★ 4.3 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Program Management Professional Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Controls, Cost Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Mitigation, Earned Value Management, Risk Analysis, Process Management, Governance, Stakeholder Communications, Project Closure, Project Portfolio Management, Strategic Planning, Program Implementation, Risk Management

    ★ 4.4 (63) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Technology & Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Innovation, Persona Development, Problem Solving, Sales Presentations, Customer Analysis, Presentations, Target Audience, Creative Problem-Solving, Customer Insights, Market Opportunities, Technology Solutions, Team Oriented, Market Research, Solution Design, Technology Strategies

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Proyecto Final - Programa Especializado en Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Analysis, Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Media Buying, Social Media Content, Performance Analysis, Digital Brand Strategy, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Marketing Planning, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Online Advertising

    ★ 4.9 (68) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Target Audience, Campaign Planning, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Communication Strategies, Integrated Marketing Communications, Target Market, Media and Communications, Media Planning, Branding, Earned Media, Brand Management, Business Strategy

    ★ 4.5 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Introduction to Capital Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Markets, Financial Market, Financial Sales, Investment Banking, Securities Trading, Financial Trading, Finance, Sales, Investment Management, Asset Management

    ★ 4.8 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Financial Statements in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Snowflake Schema, Power BI, Excel Formulas, Financial Statements, Business Intelligence, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Data Modeling, SQL, Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.7 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Lead with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Empowerment, Leadership and Management, Drive Engagement, Telecommuting, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Staff Management, Communication Strategies, Self-Discipline

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

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

  • Advanced Topics in Derivative Pricing: Columbia University
  • Project Management - Initiation and Planning: L&T EduTech
  • Understanding Your Google Cloud Costs: Google Cloud
  • Plan Your Job Search with AI: Google
  • Automation for Business: STARWEAVER
  • Program Management Professional Certification Prep: LearnKartS
  • Technology & Entrepreneurship: Arizona State University
  • Proyecto Final - Programa Especializado en Marketing Digital: Universidad Austral
  • Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Capital Markets: Corporate Finance Institute

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