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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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    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Pivot Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Office, Descriptive Analytics, Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    192 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Market Intelligence

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    234 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethical Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Workplace inclusivity, Data Ethics, Negotiation, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Conflict Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Diversity Training, Communication Strategies, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Market Dynamics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    207 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Mentalidad Emprendedora

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Solutions, Business Strategies, Business Architecture, Corporate Strategy, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Lean Methodologies, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Trend Analysis, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    258 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Federal Taxation II: Property Transactions of Business Owners and Shareholders

    Skills you'll gain: Property Accounting, Depreciation, Tax Laws, Real Estate Transactions, Property and Real Estate, Income Tax, Tax Planning, Corporate Tax, Fixed Asset, Tax Compliance, Specialized Accounting, Capital Expenditure

    Build toward a degree

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    198 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    SkillUp

    Project Lifecycle, Information Sharing, and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Project Management Software, Stakeholder Communications, Project Documentation, Communication Strategies, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    246 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Illinois Tech

    Strategy & Economic Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Business Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Economics, Business Strategies, Product Strategy, Innovation, Economics, Market Trend, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Global Marketing, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, Adaptability, Team Leadership

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    226 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google

    Accelerate Your Job Search with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Communication, Professional Development, Writing, Generative AI, Timelines, Personal Attributes, Professionalism

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    133 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Economie du sol et de l'immobilier I

    Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Real Estate Sales, Real Estate Transactions, Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Economics, Investments, Finance, Supply And Demand, Depreciation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Lease Contracts, Competitive Analysis, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Ética y Gobierno Corporativo

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    305 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Esports

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Video Game Development, Professional Development, Contract Negotiation, Media and Communications, Branding, Content Performance Analysis, Organizational Structure, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Organizational Strategy, Brand Management, Game Design, Recruitment, Fundraising, Media Production, Workforce Development, Live Streaming, Higher Education, Market Dynamics, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    278 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Relations, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Media and Communications, Performance Metric, Campaign Planning, Program Evaluation, Generative AI, AI literacy, Content Creation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    155 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Excel for Beginners: Pivot Tables: Coursera
  • Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Ethical Leadership: The University of Notre Dame
  • Mentalidad Emprendedora: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Federal Taxation II: Property Transactions of Business Owners and Shareholders: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Project Lifecycle, Information Sharing, and Risk Management: SkillUp
  • Strategy & Economic Analysis: Illinois Tech
  • Accelerate Your Job Search with AI: Google
  • Economie du sol et de l'immobilier I: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Ética y Gobierno Corporativo: Universidad de Palermo

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