• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Business Plan

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


  • U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Advertising in the Age of Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Advertising, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, AI Product Strategy, Digital Advertising, Customer Insights

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Innovation for Impact (i4i) The Carlson-Polizzotto Method of Value Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Innovation, Strategic Marketing, Customer Insights, Process Development, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Improvement Process, Customer Analysis, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Needs Assessment

    ★ 4.8 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Dell

    Develop with Dell: IT Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Sales Process, Closing (Sales), Value Propositions, Rapport Building, Active Listening, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Prospecting and Qualification, Digital Transformation, General Sales Practices, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Sales, Technical Sales, Data Centers, Phone Sales, Sales Development, Inside Sales, Outside Sales

    ★ 4.8 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    How To Set Up Project Sites and Spaces with Confluence

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Project Documentation, Organizational Skills, Document Management, Content Management Systems, Collaboration, Productivity Software, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Content Development and Management, Digital Publishing, Information Architecture, Data Management, Content Creation, Cloud Platforms

    ★ 4.2 (40) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Canva pour les débutants

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Editing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphics Software, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, User Accounts, Digital Marketing

    ★ 4.5 (44) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Leadership & Organization Design

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, People Management, Intercultural Competence, Culture Transformation, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Organizational Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Communication

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    HubSpot: Working with a ticketing system

    Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Gmail, Help Desk Support, Marketing, Sales Support, Client Support

    ★ 4.3 (38) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    البدء باستخدام برنامج كانفا (Canva)

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Logo Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Multimedia

    ★ 4.3 (41) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Grit and Growth Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Tenacity, Growth Mindedness, Smart Goals, Resilience, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Persistence, Empowerment, Adaptability, Lifelong Learning, Mindfulness, Professional Development, Planning

    ★ 4.5 (37) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    UBITS

    Storytelling avanzado: comunicación de alto impacto

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Driving engagement, Motivational Skills, Communication, Business Communication, Target Audience, Influencing

    ★ 4.9 (27) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Culture Transformation, Workforce Development, Team Building, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Driving engagement, Resilience, Stress Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    Lund University

    Akademiskt skrivande

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Writing and Editing, Honesty, Editing, Proofreading, Planning, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Skills, Goal Setting, Teaching

    ★ 4.5 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
1…392393394…834

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

  • Advertising in the Age of Generative AI: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Innovation for Impact (i4i) The Carlson-Polizzotto Method of Value Creation: Northeastern University
  • Develop with Dell: IT Sales: Dell
  • How To Set Up Project Sites and Spaces with Confluence: Coursera
  • Canva pour les débutants: Coursera
  • Leadership & Organization Design: Illinois Tech
  • HubSpot: Working with a ticketing system: Coursera
  • البدء باستخدام برنامج كانفا (Canva): Coursera
  • Grit and Growth Mindset: Arizona State University
  • Storytelling avanzado: comunicación de alto impacto: UBITS

Skills you can learn in Entrepreneurship

Innovation (38)
Modeling (25)
Business Model (18)
Plan (16)
Investment (15)
Market (economics) (15)
Product (12)
Planning (11)
Social Entrepreneurship (10)
Strategic Management (10)
Business Plan (9)
Business Strategy (6)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Cookies Preference Center
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok