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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 Colorado Boulder

    Social Media Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Online Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Management, Target Audience, Social Media Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Social Media Content, Campaign Management, Performance marketing, Data Ethics, Instagram, Digital Analysis

    4.6 stars, 334 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Industrial IoT Markets and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Telecommunications, Network Protocols, Market Opportunities, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Systems, Cloud Deployment, Software-Defined Networking, Market Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 630 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (630) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of California San Diego

    Number Theory and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 609 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Data-Driven Decisions with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft 365, Data Modeling, Data Science, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    4.3 stars, 269 reviews, Beginner, Course, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (269) · Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Management Training And Development, Constructive Feedback, Gap Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Professional Development, Performance Management, Cognitive flexibility, People Management, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Problem Solving, Follow Through, Leadership and Management, Expectation Management, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Accountability, Active Listening

    4.7 stars, 347 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    How To Visualize Your Data Using Microsoft Powerpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Visualization, Video Editing

    4.6 stars, 313 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Project Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Communications, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Change Control, Agile Methodology, Project Implementation, Communication Planning, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Change Management, Scope Management, Project Planning

    4.6 stars, 349 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (349) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    La comunicación laboral en el siglo XXI

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Teamwork, Assertiveness, Business Communication, Communication, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.5 stars, 581 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (581) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Target Audience, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, AI Enablement, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Communication, Brainstorming, Generative AI

    4.7 stars, 332 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    Derivatives - Options & Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Risk Management, Market Analysis, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Investments, Equities, Market Dynamics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Decision Making

    4.5 stars, 278 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (278) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Next-Gen Workplace Automation with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Email Automation, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, Automation, AI Enablement, Workflow Management, Report Writing, Productivity, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Performance Reporting, Customer Support

    4.4 stars, 494 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (494) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Framework for Data Collection and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research Design, Data Quality, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Analysis, Data Validation, Data Management

    4.2 stars, 777 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (777) · Intermediate · 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

  • Social Media Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Industrial IoT Markets and Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
  • Data-Driven Decisions with Power BI: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Coaching Conversations: University of California, Davis
  • How To Visualize Your Data Using Microsoft Powerpoint: Coursera
  • Project Management Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • La comunicación laboral en el siglo XXI: University of California, Irvine
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All: Vanderbilt University
  • Derivatives - Options & Futures: Interactive Brokers

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