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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

    Copenhagen Business School

    The Neuromarketing Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Market Research, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Marketing, Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Science and Research, Experimentation, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Data Collection, Analysis, Anatomy, Decision Making, Electrophysiology, Psychology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    201 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Power BI for Beginners: Build your First Report

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Power BI, Data Cleansing, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Data Modeling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    175 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Build a Product Management Plan Framework in Trello

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Management Software, Project Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    The State University of New York

    Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Mitigation, Safety and Security, Health Disparities, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability, Community Outreach, Persuasive Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    232 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Fundamentos del Modelo de Negocio Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Target Market, Strategic Partnership, Customer Relationship Building, Business Continuity, Business Development, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Operating Cost, Customer Engagement, Resource Management, Revenue Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    290 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    K

    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Incident Management, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Cyber Attacks, Risk Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    255 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    Universidad de Palermo

    E-commerce Academy

    Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Branding, Entrepreneurship, Web Presence, Sales, Social Media, Business Development, Retail Management, Social Media Marketing, Logistics Management, Payment Systems, Web Design and Development, Logistics, User Experience, Inventory Management, Market Trend

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    186 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Project Management and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Work Breakdown Structure, Earned Value Management, Configuration Management, Project Portfolio Management, Communication Planning, Negotiation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Project Implementation, Product Roadmaps, Scheduling, Project Planning, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    156 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    PMP Exam Prep: Project Management Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Engineering Documentation, Interpersonal Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Cost Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Performance Management, Accounting, Cost Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    208 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Macquarie University

    Cultural intelligence: Become a global citizen

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Ethics, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Culture, International Relations, Sociology, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    229 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Minnesota

    التحضير لإدارة الموارد البشرية

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Workforce Development, Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Compensation Strategy, Staff Management, Management Training And Development, People Management, Compensation Management, Team Motivation, Labor Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    297 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Neuromarketing Toolbox: Copenhagen Business School
  • Power BI for Beginners: Build your First Report: Coursera
  • Build a Product Management Plan Framework in Trello: Coursera
  • Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication: The State University of New York
  • Fundamentos del Modelo de Negocio Canvas: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters: Kennesaw State University
  • E-commerce Academy: Universidad de Palermo
  • Project Management and Planning: Johns Hopkins University
  • PMP Exam Prep: Project Management Principles: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introduction to Cost Accounting: Coursera

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