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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    AI-Enhanced Data Analysis: From Raw Data to Deep Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Generative AI, Matplotlib, Data Literacy, Prompt Engineering, Power BI, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Generative Model Architectures, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Microsoft Copilot, Data Cleansing

    4.3 stars, 664 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (664) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    HRCI

    Workforce Development and Organizational Effectiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Adult Learning Principles, Succession Planning, Performance Improvement, Quality Improvement, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Organizational Development, Employee Training, Human Resources, Process Improvement, Training Programs, Quality Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Management Training And Development, Human Resource Strategy, Job Analysis, People Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Needs Assessment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI Transformation Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Agentic systems, Decision Intelligence, Microsoft Power Platform, AI Security, Microsoft Copilot, Data Strategy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risking, Cyber Governance, Governance, Data Governance, Business Transformation, Solution Architecture, Accountability Frameworks

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Leading Digital Innovation by Design

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Design Thinking, Innovation, Digital Assets, Business Transformation, Human Centered Design, Digital Design, Digital Publishing, Systems Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Business Modeling, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Experience Design, Business Logic, Performance Metric

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    AI MBA With 17 Projects: Images, Video, Vibe Coding, Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Prompt Engineering, AI powered creativity, Debugging, LLM Application, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, AI Product Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Email Automation, AI literacy, Agentic Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Marketing Planning, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Presentations

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chegg Skills

    Sales and Business Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Sales, Selling Techniques, General Sales Practices, Sales Process, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Specialized Sales, Consumer Behaviour, Business-To-Consumer, Business Development, Decision Making, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management, Business Communication, Customer experience improvement, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Relationship Building, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Lund University

    Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Strategic Sourcing, Materials Management, Business Modeling, Supply Management, Drive Engagement, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Environmental Policy, Resource Utilization, Business Analysis, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Policy Development

    4.8 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Doing more with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Management

    4.6 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leading Teams: Building Effective Team Cultures

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Motivation, Business Ethics, Teamwork, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Employee Engagement, Creativity, Workplace inclusivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Motivational Skills, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Leadership Development

    4.8 stars, 2.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Strategy: Navigating Emerging Media and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Strategic Communication, Journey Mapping, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, Marketing Channel, Cross-Channel Marketing, AI Personalization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personalized Campaigns, MarTech, Integrated Marketing Communications, Communication Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Data Ethics, Social Media

    4.4 stars, 2.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (2.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    AI Automation and Agentic AI with n8n + ChatGPT + Gen AI

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, ChatGPT, Product Automation, Model Context Protocol, Automation, Vector Databases, Agentic systems, Prompt Engineering, Workflow Management, Jira (Software), Social Media Campaigns, Agile Methodology, Context Management, Waterfall Methodology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI Presentations & Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Visual Storytelling, Google Gemini, Microsoft PowerPoint, Generative AI, Public Speaking, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Multimedia, Business Reporting, Oral Expression, Sales Presentation, Data Storytelling, Creative Design, Persuasive Communication, Visual Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Google Workspace, Target Audience

    5 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • AI-Enhanced Data Analysis: From Raw Data to Deep Insights: Microsoft
  • Workforce Development and Organizational Effectiveness: HRCI
  • Microsoft AI Transformation Leader: Microsoft
  • Leading Digital Innovation by Design: Case Western Reserve University
  • AI MBA With 17 Projects: Images, Video, Vibe Coding, Agents: Alex Genadinik
  • Sales and Business Foundations: Chegg Skills
  • Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management: Lund University
  • Doing more with Google Sheets: Google Cloud
  • Leading Teams: Building Effective Team Cultures: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Digital Marketing Strategy: Navigating Emerging Media and AI: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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