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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

    Chegg Skills

    Sales Prospecting and Lead Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Value Propositions, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Sales, General Sales Practices, Sales Presentation, Sales Process, Case Studies, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentations, Product Knowledge, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Business Development, Communication, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Columbia University

    Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Punch Work, Cost Management, Construction Management, Bidding, Cost Control, Cash Flows, Project Closure, Lean Methodologies, Project Controls, Project Estimation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Earned Value Management, Procurement, Construction

    4.7 stars, 2.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Thinking, Design Software, 3D Assets, Intellectual Property, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer-Aided Design, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Design, Innovation, Solution Design, Manufacturing Processes, Computer Graphics, Electronic Hardware, Prototyping, Engineering Design Process, Digital Design, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation

    4.6 stars, 2.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Excel and Google Sheets for Data Analysis Training

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Business Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Statistical Reporting, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Collaborative Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Google Workspace, Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Copilot Chat, Prompts and Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, AI Orchestration, Microsoft 365, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Risking, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Agentic Workflows, Workflow Management, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Business Workflow Analysis, Analysis, Data Access, Research Reports, Verification And Validation, Business Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    AI Governance and Organizational Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Decision Intelligence, Governance, AI Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risking, Cyber Governance, Data Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Compliance Training, AI Workflows, Return On Investment, Security Controls, Accountability Frameworks, Security Strategy, Information Technology, Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Core Project Management: Define, Map, and Value Success

    Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Leadership, Project Performance, Proposal Development, Decision Making, Program Evaluation, Business Priorities, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Strategic Prioritization, Business Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Extend Dynamics 365 Finance Apps with Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Azure Synapse Analytics, Enterprise Resource Planning, Microsoft 365, Workflow Management, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Cloud-Based Integration, Business Process Automation, Release Management, Data Lakes, Application Lifecycle Management, Data Access, Data Import/Export, Automation, JSON, Finance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    IE Business School

    Brand Identity and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Value Propositions, Branding, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Logo Design, Target Audience, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Design, Customer Insights, Competitive Analysis

    4.7 stars, 904 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Family Business Management

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Governance, Conflict Management, Workforce Planning, Business Leadership, Business Continuity, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Corporate Strategy, Relationship Management, Family Law, Business Strategy, Leadership, Accountability Frameworks, Organizational Structure, Corporate Sustainability, Business Planning, Stakeholder Management, Wealth Management, Entrepreneurship

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Sales - First 90 Days in a New Sales Job

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Sales Development, Consultative Selling, Sales Pipelines, Sales Training, Sales, Sales Prospecting, Lead Generation, Communication, Sales Strategy, Influencing, Customer Relationship Management, Time Management, Professional Development, Account Management, Customer Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Active Listening, New Business Development, Relationship Building

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Bookkeeping For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Bookkeeping, Small Business Accounting, Financial Statements, Ledgers (Accounting), Cash Receipts, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Processing, Balance Sheet, Payroll, Inventory Accounting, Income Statement, Payroll Reporting, Cash Handling, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Tax Preparation, Cloud-Based Integration

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Sales Prospecting and Lead Generation: Chegg Skills
  • Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control: Columbia University
  • 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Excel and Google Sheets for Data Analysis Training: Simplilearn
  • Copilot Chat, Prompts and Agents: Microsoft
  • AI Governance and Organizational Architecture: Microsoft
  • Core Project Management: Define, Map, and Value Success: Sage Publications
  • Extend Dynamics 365 Finance Apps with Power Platform: Packt
  • Brand Identity and Strategy: IE Business School
  • Family Business Management: Sage Publications

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