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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Project Charter with Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Lean Six Sigma, Document Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Six Sigma Methodology, Project Planning, Google Docs, Lean Methodologies, Timelines

    4.6 stars, 646 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Building High-Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Employee Coaching, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Behavioral Management, Conflict Management, Productivity, Leadership, Mindfulness, Culture

    4.7 stars, 576 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Animer une séance collaborative

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Cooperation, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Teamwork, Innovation, Conflict Management, Knowledge Transfer, Decision Making

    4.5 stars, 566 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (566) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Modeling, Income Statement, Return On Investment, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Financial Data, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Decision Intelligence, Financial Acumen

    4.4 stars, 516 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (516) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Salesforce

    Lead Management in Salesforce

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Development, Salesforce, Lead Generation, Sales Support, Sales Pipelines, Sales Enablement, Sales Management, Campaign Management, Sales Process, Sales Prospecting, Sales Operations, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Promotions and Campaigns, Data Entry, Data Import/Export

    4.7 stars, 391 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Beneficios y características de las redes sociales más significativas

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, LinkedIn, Facebook, Social Media Strategy, Social Network Analysis, Professional Networking, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Cross-Channel Marketing, General Networking, Instagram, Business Strategies, Communication Strategies, Digital Communications

    4.4 stars, 993 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (993) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Gestión del canal de distribución y retailing

    Skills you'll gain: Retail Management, Marketing Channel, Retail Store Operations, Merchandising, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Systems, Business Strategy, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Technology Strategies, Promotional Strategies, E-Commerce, Conflict Management, Growth Strategies, Web Presence, Digital Transformation

    4.7 stars, 444 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Plan a Successful Freelancing Business

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Peer Review, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Service Design, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Needs Assessment

    4.7 stars, 307 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Recognizing Others, Resourcefulness, Empowerment, Organizational Leadership, Persistence, Problem Solving, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Collaboration, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 657 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Petroleum Industry, Regulatory Requirements, Environmental Regulations, Customer Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Compliance, Capacity Management, Sustainable Systems, Emerging Technologies, Billing, Technology Strategies, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7 stars, 753 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    CVS Health

    Introduction to Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Service, Empathy, Call Center Experience, Customer Support, Greeting Customers, Retail Sales, Transaction Processing, Customer Complaint Resolution, Retail Store Operations, Problem Solving, Time Management, Conflict Management, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Root Cause Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Positivity

    4.6 stars, 380 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAP

    Understanding the Enterprise Systems Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Systems Design, Business Transformation, SAP S/4HANA, Cloud Computing, Systems Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Security Management, Software Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Software Design, Security Strategy, SAP Applications, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), Case Studies, Business Analysis

    4.6 stars, 249 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Create a Project Charter with Google Docs: Coursera
  • Building High-Performing Teams: University of Pennsylvania
  • Animer une séance collaborative: ESSEC Business School
  • Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups: Yonsei University
  • Lead Management in Salesforce: Salesforce
  • Beneficios y características de las redes sociales más significativas: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Gestión del canal de distribución y retailing: IE Business School
  • Plan a Successful Freelancing Business: California Institute of the Arts
  • Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future: University of Colorado System

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