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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


  • S

    Simplilearn

    Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Generative AI, Test Automation, Design Software, Mockups, User Interface (UI), Software Development Tools, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Testing, AI Security, AI Workflows, Application Security, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Software Architecture, Code Review, Secure Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging

    ★ 4 (21) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    AI Business School

    Practical AI and prompting for HR professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Personalization, Generative AI, HR Tech, Personalized Campaigns, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Human Resources, Large Language Modeling, Ideation, Content Creation, Innovation, Business Transformation

    ★ 5 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Mastering Active Listening in the Global Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Team Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Business Communication, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Communication, Digital Communications, AI literacy, Adaptability

    ★ 4.7 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Data Analytics Foundations for Accountancy II

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Model Training, Machine Learning Software, Decision Tree Learning, Model Optimization, Regression Analysis

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Data Science for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Probability & Statistics, AI Personalization, Statistical Software, Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Customer Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    AI for Decision Makers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Technical Management, AI Product Strategy, Technology Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Project Management, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance, AI Integrations, Decision Making, Generative AI, Case Studies, Mitigation

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Develop Talent and Coach for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Employee Coaching, Talent Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, People Development, Adaptability, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Management Training And Development, Training and Development, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Performance Management, Recognizing Others, Willingness To Learn, Coaching, Drive Engagement, Lifelong Learning

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Cover Letter with an Envelope using Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Document Management

    ★ 4.4 (16) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Delegation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Productivity, Supervision, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Management Training And Development, Team Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Overcoming Objections, Staff Management, Follow Through, Coordinating, Overcoming Obstacles, Empowerment, Accountability Frameworks, Expectation Management

    ★ 4.7 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Income Features in ProfitBooks

    Skills you'll gain: Order Management, Order Entry, Sales Process, Order Processing, Accounting Software, Customer Relationship Management, Inventory Control, Small Business Accounting, Inventory Management System, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Cloud Security, Sales, Amazon Web Services, Data Security, Billing & Invoicing, Accounting, Finance

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Accounts Payable & Receivable Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Invoicing, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accounting Software, Loss Prevention, Financial Controls, Auditing, Fraud detection, Vendor Management, Internal Controls, Payment Processing, Cash Management, Document Management, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows

    ★ 2.7 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Creative Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion

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

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

  • Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification: Simplilearn
  • Practical AI and prompting for HR professionals: AI Business School
  • Mastering Active Listening in the Global Workplace: STARWEAVER
  • Data Analytics Foundations for Accountancy II: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Science for Marketing: University of Colorado System
  • AI for Decision Makers: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Develop Talent and Coach for Success: Harvard Business Review
  • Create a Cover Letter with an Envelope using Microsoft Word: Coursera
  • Delegation Skills: Packt
  • Income Features in ProfitBooks: Coursera

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