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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

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365

    4.6 stars, 14K reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (14K) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Consolidation, Business Reporting, Data Management, Automation

    4.9 stars, 18K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (18K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM AI Foundations for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Literacy, AI Enablement, Machine Learning Methods, Data Mining, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Product Strategy, Decision Intelligence, Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Architecture, Leadership

    4.7 stars, 100K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (100K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, SQL, Plot (Graphics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export

    4.6 stars, 151K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (151K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Key Technologies for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Responsible AI, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Data Literacy, Cloud Deployment, Machine Learning Methods, Data Mining, Cloud Security, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Cloud Technologies, Prompt Patterns, Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Science, Business

    4.7 stars, 107K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (107K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business English: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Target Audience, Business Analysis, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Analysis, English Language, Strategic Communication, Business Writing, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Writing, Language Learning, Grammar

    4.5 stars, 1.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Self-Starter, Market Opportunities, Lean Methodologies, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, New Business Development, Business Development, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Decision Making, Action Oriented, Overcoming Obstacles, Business

    4.5 stars, 973 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (973) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Goal Setting, Negotiation, Time Management, Business Planning, Creative Thinking, Project Controls, Feasibility Studies, Cash Management, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Concision, Smart Goals, Project Management, Communication

    4.6 stars, 46K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (46K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Verification And Validation, Milestones (Project Management), Business Development, Business Strategies, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, New Business Development, Plan Execution, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights

    4.5 stars, 186 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (186) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Planificación y gestión estratégica para Pymes

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management, Financial Data, Strategic Planning, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Financial Acumen, Sales Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Small Business Accounting, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, Decision Making

    4.9 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Project Planning, Creative Thinking, Project Performance, Business Correspondence, Stakeholder Communications, Concision, Project Management, Communication Planning, Project Risk Management, Planning, Editing, Performance Measurement, Teamwork, Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Communication

    4.7 stars, 38K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (38K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    The entrepreneur's guide for beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Lean Methodologies, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Business Development, Ideation, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Customer Analysis

    4.6 stars, 556 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (556) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Getting Started with Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I: Macquarie University
  • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM
  • IBM Data Science: IBM
  • Key Technologies for Business: IBM
  • Business English: Basics: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success: Michigan State University
  • Career Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan: Michigan State University
  • Planificación y gestión estratégica para Pymes: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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