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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 Michigan

    AI for Lawyers: Time and Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Delegation Skills, Time Management, AI literacy, Legal Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Automation, Decision Making, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    INSEAD

    Blockchain Opportunity Analysis for Global Commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Blockchain, Business Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Proposal Development, Feasibility Studies, Milestones (Project Management), Business Modeling, Solution Design, Value Propositions, Business Solutions, Business Research, Market Research, Target Market, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    CPA Licensure Prep: The Regulatory Framework of Business

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Governance, Commercial Laws, Contract Review, Vendor Contracts, Organizational Structure, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Contract Compliance, Contract Management, Tax, Business Management, Corporate Tax, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Proceedings, Corporate Finance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Equities, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Lawsuits

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Prompt Engineering for All Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI literacy, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Communication Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Communication, AI Integrations, AI Security, Business Communication, Business Process Automation, Automation, Workflow Management, Content Creation, Critical Thinking, Verification And Validation, Business Operations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Digital Marketing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Online Advertising, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Customer Retention, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Digital Analysis, Journey Mapping, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Advertising Campaigns

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Les bases de la vente et du marketing avec Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Sales Process, Marketing, Brand Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Sales, Marketing Effectiveness, Value Propositions, Data-Driven Marketing, Sales Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Branding, General Sales Practices, Digital Marketing Tools, Brand Strategy, Business Metrics, Brand Awareness, Promotional Strategies

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Mastering Financial Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering

    Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Auditing, Governance, Compliance Reporting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fraud detection, Auditing, Financial Controls, Risk Management Framework, Due Diligence, Risk Analysis, Transaction Processing, Risk Management, Microsoft Copilot

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Agriculture as an Asset Class

    Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Balance Sheet, Investments, Property and Real Estate, Land Management, Risk Management, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Financial Statements, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Commercial Lending, Tax, Return On Investment, Tax Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI in Media

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Google Gemini, Content Creation, Media Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), ChatGPT, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Responsible AI, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Digital Media Strategy, AI Workflows, Machine Learning Algorithms, Digital Transformation, Algorithms, Business Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Agentic systems

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Data Collection, Brainstorming, Curiosity, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Ethics, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Complex Problem Solving, Independent Thinking, Risk Analysis, Design Thinking, Analysis, Data Synthesis, Strategic Thinking, Collaboration

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Revolution in Sports Media: Innovative Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Video Production, Branding, Revenue Management, Innovation, Target Audience, Online Advertising, Business Modeling, E-Commerce, Influencing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Theory, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    App Development with Power Apps: Create Custom Components

    Skills you'll gain: Power Apps Component Framework, Business Process Automation, No-Code Development, Microsoft Power Platform, Automation, Application Development, Microsoft 365, Data Integration

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • AI for Lawyers: Time and Tasks: University of Michigan
  • Blockchain Opportunity Analysis for Global Commerce: INSEAD
  • CPA Licensure Prep: The Regulatory Framework of Business: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Prompt Engineering for All Employees: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Digital Marketing Capstone: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Les bases de la vente et du marketing avec Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Mastering Financial Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering: STARWEAVER
  • Agriculture as an Asset Class: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AI in Media: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Professional Skills: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving: Arizona State University

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