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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

    Introduction to Time Value of Money (TVM)

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Finance, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, General Finance, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Spreadsheet Software, Cash Flows, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 971 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis - Skills for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Budget Management, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Forecasting, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Financial Data, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cost Management, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Finance, Accounting, Financial Accounting

    4.7 stars, 536 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Visionary leadership, identity & motivation: Become a meaning maker

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Thought Leadership, Brand Management, Branding, Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Marketing Communications, Brand Awareness, Oral Expression, Strategic Communication, Strategic Leadership, Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Storytelling, Leadership, Influencing, Performance Measurement, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication

    4.9 stars, 880 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (880) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Transact-SQL, SQL, Data Integrity, Database Architecture and Administration, Transaction Processing, Database Development, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Data Maintenance, Query Languages, Database Administration, Data Transformation, Database Systems, Data Management

    4.5 stars, 343 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (343) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Introducción a la gestión de proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Coordination, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Coordination, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Leadership, Program Standards, Benefits Administration, Interpersonal Communications

    4.8 stars, 910 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    竞争策略(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Go To Market Strategy, Market Dynamics, Product Development, New Product Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Coordination

    4.8 stars, 500 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (500) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Game Theory II: Advanced Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Bidding, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Economics, Social Impact, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Revenue Management, Model Optimization

    4.7 stars, 652 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (652) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Insper

    Introdução ao Marketing Analítico

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Marketing, Analytics, Quantitative Research, Market Research, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Business Metrics, Branding, Statistical Analysis, Brand Strategy

    4.7 stars, 802 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Performance Management, Financial Data, Performance Metric, Operating Budget, Cost Management, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Organizational Structure, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 652 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (652) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Universidad de los Andes

    Formulación y evaluación de proyectos complejos

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Portfolio Management, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Financial Analysis, Case Studies, Organizational Strategy, Business Analysis, Complex Problem Solving

    4.9 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Curriculum

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Planning, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructing, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Learning Theory, Planning

    4.6 stars, 533 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (533) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Literacy, Process Mapping, Data Ethics, Data Analysis Software, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Performance Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data Visualization Software, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Business Analytics, Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies

    4.6 stars, 532 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (532) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Time Value of Money (TVM): University of Michigan
  • Financial Analysis - Skills for Success: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Visionary leadership, identity & motivation: Become a meaning maker: Macquarie University
  • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft
  • Introducción a la gestión de proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • 竞争策略(中文版): Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Game Theory II: Advanced Applications: Stanford Online
  • Introdução ao Marketing Analítico: Insper
  • Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Formulación y evaluación de proyectos complejos: Universidad de los Andes

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