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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


  • N

    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Social Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Leadership Studies, Advocacy, Social Impact, Empowerment, Behavior Management, Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Action Oriented, Drive Engagement

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Research Data Management and Sharing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Data Management, Data Storage, File Management, Data Security, Metadata Management, Data Integrity, Data Ethics, Data Access, Version Control

    4.7 stars, 749 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (749) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace with Gemini

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Storytelling, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Gemini, Prompt Patterns, Gmail, Video Editing, Visual Storytelling, Productivity Software, Google Workspace, Multimodal Prompts, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Business Communication, Collaboration, Writing, Project Management

    4.7 stars, 600 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (600) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Community and Social Work, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Business Development, Needs Assessment, Team Building, Case Studies, Innovation, Revenue Management, Team Collaboration

    4.6 stars, 348 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (348) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Enterprise Product Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Market Research, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Product Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Market Analysis, Market Intelligence, Product Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Requirements, Agile Methodology, Competitive Analysis, Product Strategy, New Product Development, Microsoft Copilot, Stakeholder Management, Enterprise Security

    4.5 stars, 324 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Market Research, People Development, User Research, Market Intelligence, User Feedback, Target Market, Target Audience

    4.6 stars, 708 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (708) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Non-Verbal Communication, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Organizational Skills, Planning

    4.5 stars, 399 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (399) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Organic Marketing: Facebook Groups For Small Businesses

    Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Target Audience, Facebook, Target Market, Earned Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Web Presence, Social Media, Business Marketing, Drive Engagement, Marketing, Online Advertising, Content Creation

    4.6 stars, 760 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (1): Models and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Model Optimization, Inventory Control, Business Analytics, Production Planning, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Portfolio Management, Facility Management

    4.8 stars, 588 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (588) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Negociación 4.0

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication, Coaching, Collaboration, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 859 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    Emory University

    Foundations of Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Customer Analysis, Probability Distribution, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Descriptive Statistics, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Social Media, Model Evaluation, Microsoft Excel, Marketing

    4.3 stars, 538 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (538) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Deep Learning for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Business Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Unsupervised Learning

    4.4 stars, 687 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Leadership Through Social Influence: Northwestern University
  • Research Data Management and Sharing: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Google Workspace with Gemini: Google Cloud
  • Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities: Copenhagen Business School
  • Enterprise Product Management Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen: University of California, Irvine
  • Organic Marketing: Facebook Groups For Small Businesses: Coursera
  • Operations Research (1): Models and Applications: National Taiwan University
  • Negociación 4.0: Universidad Austral

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