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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


  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • S

    SkillUp

    Scrum Master (PSM I) Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Employee Coaching, Discussion Facilitation, Kanban Principles, Change Management, Project Documentation, Portfolio Management, Project Planning, Conflict Management, Performance Analysis, Leadership, Analysis, Registration, Market Opportunities

    4.6 stars, 552 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (552) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Logistics, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Manufacturing Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Operations Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Operations, Warehouse Management, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Product Flow Diagram, Business Operations, Materials Management, Warehouse Operations

    4.7 stars, 657 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (657) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Team Performance Management, Risk Management, Leadership Studies, Team Leadership, Agile Project Management, Leadership and Management, Collaborative Software, Project Management, Innovation, Agile Software Development, Process Improvement, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Artificial Intelligence, Adaptability, Digital Transformation, Communication

    4.6 stars, 566 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (566) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Service-Oriented Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Web Services, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Software Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Software Design, JSON, Android Development

    4.5 stars, 599 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseño Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y Pedagogía digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Pedagogy, Course Development, Problem Solving, Instructional Strategies, digital literacy, Educational Materials, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Quality Assurance, Planning, Strategic Planning, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Learning Strategies, Solution Design, Technical Documentation, Continuous Monitoring

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    La Disrupción del Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Financial Inclusion, Payment Systems, Financial Regulations, Financial Regulation, Legal Technology, Digital Assets, Bank Regulations, Business Transformation, Financial Systems, Digital Transformation, Public Administration, Distributed Computing, Financial Services, Governance, Cryptography, World History

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

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

    Category: Preview
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  • M

    McMaster University

    Experimentation for Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Pareto Chart, Predictive Analytics, Model Optimization, Regression Analysis, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling, Process Optimization, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Mathematical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

    4.9 stars, 938 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (938) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    CentraleSupélec

    On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Change Management, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Problem-Solving, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Open Mindset, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Business Management, Critical Thinking

    4.7 stars, 475 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Introducción a la gestión de proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Time Value of Money (TVM): University of Michigan
  • Financial Analysis - Skills for Success: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Scrum Master (PSM I) Certification Preparation: SkillUp
  • Supply Chain Excellence: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond: Coursera
  • Service-Oriented Architecture: University of Alberta
  • Diseño Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y Pedagogía digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • La Disrupción del Blockchain: Universidad Austral

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