• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Business Plan

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


  • I

    IBM

    IBM Product Owner

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, User Story, Backlogs, Generative AI, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Communications, Generative Model Architectures, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Responsible AI, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Prompt Engineering Tools, Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Stakeholder Management, Sprint Planning, Product Management

    4.7 stars, 7.8K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (7.8K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Business Intelligence (BI) Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Business Intelligence Software, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Management, Data Store, Data Collection, Data Visualization, Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Wrangling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Presentation, Statistical Analysis

    4.7 stars, 436 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Persona Development, Campaign Planning, Social Media Campaigns, Competitive Analysis, Content Development and Management, Stakeholder Management, Content Optimization, Content Creation, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Marketing, Stakeholder Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing

    4.6 stars, 13K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (13K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Certified Business Analysis Professional™ Exam Prep (CBAP®)

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Performance Measurement, Business Process Modeling, Systems Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Analysis, Analysis, Process Management, Organizational Strategy, Change Requests, Stakeholder Communications, Business Process Management, Enterprise Architecture, Interviewing Skills

    4.7 stars, 356 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (356) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Contabilidad para no contadores

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Accounting Records, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Registration, Financial Statement Analysis, Standard Accounting Practices, Bookkeeping, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flows, Equities

    4.8 stars, 10K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (10K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Thought Leadership, Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Open Mindset, Experimentation, Storytelling

    4.7 stars, 9.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (9.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law

    Skills you'll gain: Certified Public Accountant, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Labor Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Bankruptcies, Employee Relations, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Compliance, Public Accounting, Organizational Structure, Business, Contract Compliance, Contract Management, Accounting, Sales, Loans

    4.8 stars, 1.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Productivity Software, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Google Workspace, Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Data Cleansing

    4.3 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (1.1K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Risk Analysis, Data Modeling, Business Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability, Model Optimization, Logistic Regression, Probability Distribution, Vocabulary

    4.6 stars, 9.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (9.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Intuit

    Bookkeeping basics

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting Records, General Accounting, General Ledger, Standard Accounting Practices, Transaction Processing, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Business Ethics, Accounting Software, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cash Flows, Equities, Journals

    4.6 stars, 6.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (6.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Warehouse Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Data Pipelines, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, IBM Cognos Analytics, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Airflow, Shell Script, IBM DB2, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Data Store, Data Architecture

    4.7 stars, 7K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (7K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Business

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Financial Systems, Staff Management, People Management, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Tax, Team Management, Purchasing, Cultural Sensitivity, Commercial Laws, Ethical Standards And Conduct, General Finance, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Corporate Sustainability, Business Development

    4.7 stars, 579 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (579) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
1…181920…834

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

  • IBM Product Owner: IBM
  • Business Intelligence (BI) Essentials: IBM
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO): University of California, Davis
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional™ Exam Prep (CBAP®): STARWEAVER
  • Contabilidad para no contadores: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
  • Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets: Basics: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling: University of Pennsylvania
  • Bookkeeping basics: Intuit

Skills you can learn in Entrepreneurship

Innovation (38)
Modeling (25)
Business Model (18)
Plan (16)
Investment (15)
Market (economics) (15)
Product (12)
Planning (11)
Social Entrepreneurship (10)
Strategic Management (10)
Business Plan (9)
Business Strategy (6)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok