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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


  • Q

    Qualcomm Academy

    5G for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Internet Of Things, Digital Communications, Data Security, Technology Strategies, Network Infrastructure, Virtualization

    4.8 stars, 745 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • É

    École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

    The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Production Process, Service Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Technology Strategies, Waste Minimization, Business Technologies

    4.7 stars, 836 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Team Management, Process Capability, Team Performance Management, Lean Manufacturing, Data Collection, Knowledge Transfer, Management Training And Development, Team Building, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Improvement, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Meeting Facilitation, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Measurement, Statistics

    4.6 stars, 862 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Combinatorics and Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Statistical Methods, Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Program Development, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 874 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Return On Investment, Performance Analysis, Finance, Equities, Performance Measurement, Behavioral Economics, Tax Returns, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Trading, Decision Making, Regression Analysis

    4.8 stars, 896 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (896) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Recommender Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Taxonomy, Decision Support Systems, Business Metrics, Applied Machine Learning, Test Data, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Performance Metric, Performance Testing, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Systems Design, Solution Design, Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Methods

    4.3 stars, 834 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Delivering Quality Work with Agility

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Follow Through, Conscientiousness, Workflow Management, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Operational Efficiency, Accountability, Time Management, Agile Methodology, Plan Execution, Problem Solving, Planning, Process Improvement, Adaptability, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Process Development, Communication Planning, Communication, Decision Making

    4.6 stars, 613 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Google Workspace, Data Sharing, Data Integration

    4.7 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values

    Skills you'll gain: Courage, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Integrity, Employee Coaching, Business Leadership, Overcoming Objections, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Decision Making, Advocacy, Oral Expression, Program Implementation

    4.7 stars, 616 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Campaign Management, Target Audience, Marketing Operations

    4.7 stars, 285 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (285) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    How to Use Lookup Reference Math and Text Functions in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office

    4.4 stars, 557 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (557) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Microsoft

    Creative Designing in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Power BI, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Power Platform, Creative Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Geospatial Mapping

    4.4 stars, 384 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (384) · 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

  • 5G for Everyone: Qualcomm Academy
  • The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Combinatorics and Probability: University of California San Diego
  • Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Recommender Systems: University of Minnesota
  • Delivering Quality Work with Agility: IBM
  • Introduction to Google Docs: Coursera
  • Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values: University of Virginia
  • From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories: IE Business School

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