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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


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    LearnKartS

    Information Security Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Information Privacy, Data Sharing, Telecommuting, Professional Development

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    How to Build a BI Dashboard Using Google Looker Studio and BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Data Management

    ★ 4.4 (16) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Career Self-Management Advanced Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Peer Review, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Web Presence, Digital Brand Strategy, Collaboration, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Management Training And Development, Brand Management, Planning, Digital Assets, Goal Setting, Branding, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Market Opportunities, Constructive Feedback

    ★ 4.2 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Customer Acquisition Management

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Branding, Brand Management, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Marketing Channel, Customer Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Brand Loyalty, Brand Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Performance Measurement

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Adobe

    Adobe Ecommerce Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, E-Commerce, Web Applications, Business-To-Consumer, Scalability, Project Implementation, Business Technologies, Technology Solutions, Program Implementation, System Implementation, Product Knowledge, Value Propositions, Digital Transformation, Application Frameworks, Digital Content, Case Studies, Needs Assessment, Application Development, Systems Integration, Growth Strategies

    ★ 4.3 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Leeds

    Leadership and Change Management for Sustainability Success

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Leadership, Influencing, Corporate Sustainability, Communication Planning, Sustainable Business, Adaptability, Communication, Employee Engagement

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

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  • C

    Coursera

    Preparing to Secure Your Startup Funding with Pitch Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Brainstorming, Proposal Development, Sales Presentations, Business Modeling, Presentations, Ideation, Stakeholder Engagement, Value Propositions, Innovation, Leadership

    ★ 4.5 (10) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    STARWEAVER

    Strategic Public Relations Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Public Relations, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Performance Analysis, Media and Communications, Marketing Budgets, Persona Development, Campaign Management, Marketing Communications, Social Media, AI Enablement, Teamwork

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Software, HR Tech, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, People Analytics, Employee Engagement, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Management, Data Ethics, Human Resource Management, Recruitment, Workforce Development, Talent Recruitment, AI Enablement, Recruitment Strategies, Drive Engagement, Talent Management, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Bitcoin And Cryptocurrency Investing, Trading, And Use - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Market Liquidity, Loans, Marketing Strategies, FinTech, Wealth Management, Marketing Planning, Marketing, General Lending, Data Security, Payment Systems, Risk Management, Asset Protection, Risk Management Framework, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Analysis, Investments, Finance, Merchant Services, Entrepreneurial Finance

    ★ 4.2 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Compétences Excel professionnelles : Intermédiaire II

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Data Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Verification And Validation, Data Integrity, Auditing, Dependency Analysis, Automation

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Fundamentals of Benefit Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Communication Planning, Administration, Communication Strategies, Program Evaluation, Strategic Communication, Human Resource Strategy, Business Strategy, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Brokerage, Diversity and Inclusion

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

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

  • Information Security Awareness: LearnKartS
  • How to Build a BI Dashboard Using Google Looker Studio and BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • Career Self-Management Advanced Certification: The State University of New York
  • Fundamentals of Customer Acquisition Management: Coursera
  • Adobe Ecommerce Foundation: Adobe
  • Leadership and Change Management for Sustainability Success: University of Leeds
  • Preparing to Secure Your Startup Funding with Pitch Canvas: Coursera
  • Strategic Public Relations Planning: STARWEAVER
  • AI for Human Resources: AI CERTs
  • Bitcoin And Cryptocurrency Investing, Trading, And Use - 2026: Alex Genadinik

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