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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional Responsibility and Ethics for Accountants

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Compliance Management, Business Ethics, Certified Public Accountant, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Accounting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Accountability, Public Accounting, Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management, Stakeholder Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Management Systems, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Extract, Transform, Load, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT for Project Management: Insight, Planning, & Success

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Project Planning, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Timelines, Project Risk Management, Performance Metric, Project Schedules, Project Management, Prompt Engineering, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Smart Goals, Work Breakdown Structure, Generative AI, Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IIT Bombay

    Design Thinking and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Empathy, User Feedback, Product Development, Customer experience improvement, Case Studies, Collaboration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The Measure Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Capability, Lean Six Sigma, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Process Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Performance Measurement, Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Statistics, Probability, Systems Of Measurement, Statistical Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Initiative and Leadership, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Adaptability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    H

    Harvard Business Review

    Boost Your Leadership Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Delegation Skills, Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Data Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Team Leadership, Team Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Networking, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Public Speaking, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership Development, Communication Strategies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Haz Crecer Tu Negocio con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Business Strategies, Growth Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Business Development, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Goal Setting, Market Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    104 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Go To Market Strategy, Value Propositions, Product Development, Business Modeling, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Financial Statements, Innovation, Business Strategy, Technical Management, Market Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Rochester

    Technology Commercialization, Part 1: Setting up your Idea Filtering System

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Priorities, Commercialization, Ideation, New Product Development, Technology Strategies, Strategic Prioritization, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Value Propositions

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Intermediate DAX & Time Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Systems Development, Software Development Methodologies, Business Analysis, Software Design, Business Process Modeling, Communication, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Product Lifecycle Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Professional Responsibility and Ethics for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design: University of California, Irvine
  • ChatGPT for Project Management: Insight, Planning, & Success: Vanderbilt University
  • Design Thinking and Innovation: IIT Bombay
  • The Measure Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership: Queen Mary University of London
  • Boost Your Leadership Impact: Harvard Business Review
  • Haz Crecer Tu Negocio con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship: IIT Bombay
  • Technology Commercialization, Part 1: Setting up your Idea Filtering System: University of Rochester

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