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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


  • P

    Packt

    Journalism Careers You can be a TV Talking Head Pundit

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Constructive Feedback, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Electronic Media, Communication, Journalism, Concision, Content Creation, Executive Presence, Coaching, Professionalism

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Pearson

    Personal Financial Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Goal Setting, Expense Management, Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, General Finance, Budget Management, Financial Management, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Scrum Alliance

    Facilitating Impactful Scrum Events

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Drive Engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Agile Methodology, User Story, Agile Project Management, Discussion Facilitation, Meeting Facilitation, Active Listening, Prioritization, Product Requirements, Strategic Prioritization, Planning, Constructive Feedback, Accountability, Curiosity

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Pearson

    Personal Financial Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Income Statement, Estate Planning, Consumer Lending, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Tax Planning, Equities, Tax Management, Cash Management, Tax, Financial Planning, Investments, Securities Trading, Loans, Financial Analysis, Income Tax, Portfolio Management, Wealth Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Sage Publications

    Cross-Cultural Management

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Virtual Teams, Business Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Structure, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Programs, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Management, Leadership Studies, Communication Strategies, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity and Inclusion, Stakeholder Management, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Microsoft

    Leading Through Communication, Coaching, and Trust

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Trustworthiness, Employee Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Collaborative Software, Discussion Facilitation, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Copilot, Leadership and Management, Professionalism, Leadership, Conflict Management, Team Management, Team Leadership, Taking Meeting Minutes, Coaching, Follow Through, Employee Performance Management, Microsoft Office

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    H2O.ai

    Getting Started with Tabular Foundation Models

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, AI Workflows, Business Analytics, Analytics, Responsible AI, Forecasting, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Interpreting and Reporting Financial Information

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Auditors Report, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Balance Sheet, Annual Reports, Auditing, Financial Data, Performance Reporting, Financial Auditing, Financial Controls, Budgeting, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Performance Management, Training Programs

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Microsoft

    Strategic Career Growth with Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Microsoft 365, Data Ethics, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Metrics, Thought Leadership, Performance Measurement, Performance Management, Trustworthiness, Influencing, Portfolio Management, Storytelling, Verification And Validation, Productivity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    LearnKartS

    Coaching and Mentoring Skills for New Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Employee Coaching, Management Training And Development, Mentorship, People Development, Leadership Development, People Management, Coaching, Training and Development, Recognizing Others, Professional Development, Employee Training, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Active Listening, Performance Improvement, Accountability, Employee Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    Stock Investments

    Skills you'll gain: Equities, Securities Trading, Financial Market, Investments, Portfolio Management, Financial Trading, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Planning, General Finance, Business Valuation, Market Data, Risk Analysis, Goal Setting, Financial Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Student Engagement, Peer Review

    4.9 stars, 2.6K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (2.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Journalism Careers You can be a TV Talking Head Pundit: Packt
  • Personal Financial Planning: Pearson
  • Facilitating Impactful Scrum Events: Scrum Alliance
  • Personal Financial Planning: Pearson
  • Cross-Cultural Management: Sage Publications
  • Leading Through Communication, Coaching, and Trust: Microsoft
  • Getting Started with Tabular Foundation Models: H2O.ai
  • Interpreting and Reporting Financial Information: John Wiley & Sons
  • Strategic Career Growth with Copilot: Microsoft
  • Coaching and Mentoring Skills for New Managers: LearnKartS

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