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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 California, Irvine

    Programming for the Internet of Things Project

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, User Requirements Documents, Functional Specification, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, Test Case, System Requirements, System Design and Implementation, Development Testing, System Testing, Prototyping, Program Development, Software Documentation, Hardware Architecture, Python Programming

    4.7 stars, 957 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Analizando las Políticas Económicas

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Tax, Fiscal Management, International Finance, Governmental Accounting, Financial Systems, Gap Analysis, Growth Strategies

    4.8 stars, 661 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Effective Sales – An Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, Business Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Competitive Intelligence, Customer Relationship Building, Corporate Strategy, Goal Setting

    4.5 stars, 296 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    International Entertainment and Sports Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Growth Strategies, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Brand Strategy, Business Strategies, Storytelling

    4.7 stars, 500 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (500) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Workplace Compliance & Safety Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Security Awareness, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Professionalism, Courage, Information Systems Security, Diversity Programs, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Professional Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture Transformation, Employee Training

    4.8 stars, 362 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (362) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Project Planning and Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Plan Execution, Project Scoping, Timelines, Cost Estimation, Vendor Management, Subcontracting, Risk Management, Change Requests, Procurement, Supplier Management, Project Estimation, Contract Management, Project Performance, Engineering Management, Issue Tracking, Budget Management

    4.8 stars, 314 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    Emory University

    Getting a Consulting Job

    Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Management Consulting, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Recruitment, Client Services, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Project Scoping, Case Studies, Team Management, Relationship Building, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Communication

    4.8 stars, 525 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Organizational Strategy, People Development, Strategic Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Leadership, Growth Strategies

    4.7 stars, 394 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Leeds

    Foundations of Software Testing and Validation

    Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development

    4.6 stars, 448 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Business Context

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Ethics, International Relations, Commercial Laws, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences, Economics, Corporate Sustainability, World History, Business Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economic Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    4.7 stars, 250 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Business Analysis: Key Definitions & Strategy Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Risk Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Business Process, Business Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Business Analysis Tools, Business Requirements, Business Strategies, Strategic Planning, Business Process Modeling, Systems Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Case Studies, Project Risk Management

    4.8 stars, 212 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (212) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Omnichannel Retail Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Training, Digital Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Employee Engagement, Supply Chain Management, E-Commerce, Customer experience strategy (CX), Supply Chain, Retail Store Operations, Brand Strategy, Talent Management, Brand Management, Branding, Customer experience improvement, Performance Management, Analytics

    4.7 stars, 426 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (426) · 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

  • Programming for the Internet of Things Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Analizando las Políticas Económicas: IE Business School
  • Effective Sales – An Overview: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • International Entertainment and Sports Marketing: Yonsei University
  • Workplace Compliance & Safety Essentials: LearnKartS
  • Project Planning and Execution: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Getting a Consulting Job: Emory University
  • Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Foundations of Software Testing and Validation: University of Leeds
  • International Business Context: University of Colorado Boulder

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