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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 Pennsylvania

    Modeling Risk and Realities

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Model Optimization, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software

    4.6 stars, 2.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Time Series Forecasting Toolkit: Excel, R, Python and EViews

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Correlation Analysis, Analytics, Analysis, Data Modeling, Finance, Business, Performance Analysis, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 65 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (65) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Università Bocconi

    Financing and Investing in Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Operating Budget, Lending and Underwriting, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Investments, Loan Documentation, Capital Markets, Finance, Loans, Project Risk Management, Contract Management, Banking, Cash Flows

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    Managing in a Global Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Business Management, People Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Business, Culture, Organizational Development, Intercultural Competence, Vocabulary, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    John Wiley & Sons

    The Leadership Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Trustworthiness, Growth Mindedness, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Relationship Building, Initiative and Leadership, Recognizing Others, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Drive Engagement, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Empowerment, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    John Wiley & Sons

    Empowering Teams and Sustaining Leadership Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Recognizing Others, Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Empowerment, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Leadership Studies, Team Management, Strategic Leadership, Motivational Skills, Accountability, Leadership and Management, Drive Engagement, Business Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Microsoft

    Diagram Design Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visio, Diagram Design, Animations, Peer Review, Visual Design, Design Reviews, User Flows, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Style Guides, Process Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Usability Testing, Verification And Validation, User Research, Technical Communication, Business Process Modeling, Design Elements And Principles

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Accounting: Principles & Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Accounting, Accounting Systems, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Reporting, General Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Small Business Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Organizational Structure, Budgeting, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Pearson

    Finances

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Operating Budget, Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Fiscal Management, Balance Sheet, Banking Services, Business Ethics, Standard Accounting Practices, General Accounting, Banking, Corporate Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Systems, Public Accounting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Commercial Banking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Sage Publications

    Leadership for Change: Context, Culture, Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Culture, Social Justice, Business Ethics, Leadership Development, Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, Education and Training, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership and Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Educational Materials, Professional Development, Instructional Strategies, Performance Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    AI Product Manager Skills for Agile - AI Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Product Roadmaps, Prompt Engineering Tools, Persona (User Experience), Competitive Analysis, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Backlogs, Persona Development, Market Opportunities, Product Management, Product Strategy, Jira (Software), User Story, Market Analysis, Agile Methodology, Product Planning, AI Enablement, Product Requirements

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • H

    HRCI

    Workplace Compliance and Labor Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Compliance, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Labor Law, Human Resources, Disciplinary Procedures, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Standard Operating Procedure, Workplace inclusivity, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety And Health, Governance, Investigation, Human Resources Management and Planning, Environment Health And Safety, Safety and Security, Human Resource Policies, Compliance Reporting, Emergency Response, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Modeling Risk and Realities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Time Series Forecasting Toolkit: Excel, R, Python and EViews: EDUCBA
  • Financing and Investing in Infrastructure: Università Bocconi
  • Managing in a Global Environment: Pearson
  • The Leadership Challenge: John Wiley & Sons
  • Empowering Teams and Sustaining Leadership Excellence: John Wiley & Sons
  • Diagram Design Excellence: Microsoft
  • Foundations of Accounting: Principles & Statements: John Wiley & Sons
  • Finances: Pearson
  • Leadership for Change: Context, Culture, Global Perspectives: Sage Publications

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