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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 Virginia

    Estrategia de IT centrada en el cliente

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Technology Strategies, IT Management, Information Technology Architecture, Agile Methodology, Process Design, Customer experience strategy (CX), Stakeholder Engagement, Solution Design, Agile Project Management, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Performance Metric, Lean Methodologies, Performance Measurement, Usability Testing, User Feedback, Value Propositions, Sales

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    AI in Workforce Management

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Workforce Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Development, Workforce Planning, Responsible AI, Resource Management, Performance Improvement, Employee Performance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Integrations, Process Optimization, Strategic Planning, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    As Competências do Especialista no Sucesso do Cliente

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Consultative Approaches, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Organizational Structure, Market Data, Business Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Business Modeling, Business Solutions, Business Technologies, Active Listening, Consulting, Relationship Building, Technology Solutions

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Excel Formulas, Excel Macros, Microsoft Power Platform, ChatGPT, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Teams, Workflow Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Excellence, Microsoft Windows, Test Tools, Interactive Learning, Software Development Tools, Devops Tools

    ★ 4.4 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de la Financiación con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Applications, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Business Planning, Finance, Loans, Fundraising, Growth Strategies, Financial Management, Stakeholder Communications, Financial Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cash Management

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Anthropic

    AI Fluency for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anthropic Claude, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations, Personally Identifiable Information, Quality Assurance, Data Integrity

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

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Search Engine Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing Tools, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Content Optimization, User Experience

    ★ 4.1 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Introduction to Business Valuation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Equities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Forecasting, Market Data, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    2026 Most Beginner SEO Course For Complete Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Presence, Blogs, Content Optimization, Digital Marketing

    ★ 4.7 (9) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Team Building, Smart Goals, Conflict Management, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Decision Making, Leadership Studies, Business Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Project Management, Business Communication, Communication, Relationship Building

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Engaging in Strategic Management in Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Plan Execution, Organizational Structure, Performance Management, Health Care Administration, Business Management, Strategic Partnership, Health Administration, Leadership, Organizational Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Analysis, Competitive Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Automate Blog Advertisements with Zapier

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Blogs, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Facebook, Social Media, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Automation, Owned Media, User Accounts, Web Presence, Advertising, Marketing

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Estrategia de IT centrada en el cliente: University of Virginia
  • AI in Workforce Management: Coursera
  • As Competências do Especialista no Sucesso do Cliente: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Fundamentos de la Financiación con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • AI Fluency for Educators: Anthropic
  • Search Engine Optimization: Simplilearn
  • Introduction to Business Valuation: Corporate Finance Institute
  • 2026 Most Beginner SEO Course For Complete Beginners: Alex Genadinik
  • Principles of Management: Johns Hopkins University

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