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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Startup Valuation Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Excel Formulas, Finance, Financial Analysis, Investments, Private Equity, Securities (Finance), Entrepreneurship, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

    4.4 stars, 767 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (767) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Database systems

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Databases, Data Mining, Database Development, Business Intelligence, Database Application, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Information Systems, Database Design, MongoDB, Scalability, Database Software

    4.3 stars, 703 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Google Ads Search Campaign

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Campaign Planning, Online Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Management, Keyword Research, Marketing Budgets, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Bidding, Digital Marketing, Paid media, Budget Management

    4.6 stars, 729 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (729) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Data Security, Health Information Management, Data Loss Prevention, Data Management, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management

    4.8 stars, 859 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google People Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Goal-Oriented, Employee Coaching, Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, People Development, Goal Setting, Performance Appraisal, Delegation Skills, Drive Engagement, Culture Transformation, Team Collaboration, Internal Communications, Relationship Management, Resource Management, Empowerment, Team Motivation, Communication

    4.8 stars, 523 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (523) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Unilever

    Supply Chain Management and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Performance Improvement, Customer Demand Planning, Logistics Management, Production Planning, Sustainable Business, Logistics, Analytics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Corporate Sustainability, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Data Visualization, Problem Solving

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Exploring Data Transformation with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Data Governance, Cloud Storage, Data Strategy, Data Storage, Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, Data Management, Looker (Software), Google Cloud Platform, Data Infrastructure, Business Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Real Time Data, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Transformation, Analytics, Cloud Solutions, Data Capture

    4.8 stars, 931 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Technology & Software Sales Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Account Strategy, Account Management, Selling Techniques, Technical Sales, Sales Territory Management, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Closing (Sales), Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, B2B Sales, Consultative Selling, Customer Relationship Management, Solution Selling, Generative AI Agents, Lead Generation, Overcoming Objections, Return On Investment, Predictive Analytics

    4.6 stars, 528 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (528) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Data for Business Analysts Using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Data Presentation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation

    4.6 stars, 357 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Studying at Japanese Universities

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Adaptability, Student Support and Services, Program Evaluation, Student Services, Student Engagement, Academic Advising, Formal Learning, Planning, Multilingualism, Rapport Building, Program Development, Education and Training, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Project Planning

    4.8 stars, 458 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IE Business School

    Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Timelines, Decision Making, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, International Relations, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations

    4.6 stars, 680 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Marketing e vendas B2B: Fechando novos negócios

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Sales Presentation, Selling Techniques, B2B Sales, Customer Analysis, General Sales Practices, Customer Insights, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Sales, Customer Retention, Target Audience, Customer Success Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Marketing, Inside Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Persona Development

    4.8 stars, 455 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Startup Valuation Methods: Duke University
  • Database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Create a Google Ads Search Campaign: Coursera
  • Privacy Law and Data Protection: University of Pennsylvania
  • Google People Management Essentials: Google
  • Supply Chain Management and Analytics: Unilever
  • Exploring Data Transformation with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Technology & Software Sales Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Data for Business Analysts Using Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Studying at Japanese Universities: The University of Tokyo

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