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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 California San Diego

    Big Data Modeling and Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Data Infrastructure, Information Management, Data Store, Big Data, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Real Time Data, NoSQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Processing, Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Structures, Scalability, Virtual Environment

    4.4 stars, 3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Blockchain, FinTech, Risk Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Excel Formulas, Market Data, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Risk Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Microsoft Excel

    4.5 stars, 1.5K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Human Resources Kit For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Management, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Workforce Development, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Compensation Management, People Management, Compensation Strategy, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Software, Benefits Administration, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Human Resource Policies

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Modern Project Management and Agile

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Sprint Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Product Roadmaps, Agile Software Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Product Management, Business Relationship Management, Influencing, Project Management, Culture Transformation, Team Management, Team Collaboration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University at Buffalo

    Smart Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Program Development, Cryptographic Protocols, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Software Design, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Solution Design, Business Logic, Event-Driven Programming, Other Programming Languages, Application Deployment, Transaction Processing, Data Structures, Technology Solutions, Verification And Validation

    4.6 stars, 2.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Ultimate SEO Course

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Content Strategy, WordPress, Web Content, Marketing, Content Creation, ChatGPT, Earned Media, Auditing, Technical Communication, Core Data (Software)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • S

    Sage Publications

    Brand Innovation, Global Strategy, and Crisis Management

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Design Thinking, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Crisis Management, Global Marketing, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Case Studies, Business Ethics, Digital Brand Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Consumer Behaviour, Storytelling

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Certified Agile Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) Training

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Scaled Agile Framework, Organizational Change, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Backlogs, Project Risk Management, Team Motivation, Agile Methodology, People Development, Change Management, User Story, Team Performance Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Workflow Management, Agile Product Development, Performance Metric

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Madecraft

    Managing Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Brainstorming, Ideation, Root Cause Analysis, Value Engineering, Systems Thinking, New Product Development, Product Development, Problem Solving, Business Solutions, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Knowledge Transfer, Process Development, Problem Management, Value Propositions, Business Metrics, Analysis, Market Research, Customer Insights, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Claude for Professional Productivity and Task Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Claude Code, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Model Context Protocol, Presentations, Excel Formulas, Business Process Automation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Financial Data, Tool Calling, Productivity Software, Automation, Financial Modeling, Workflow Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Channel Management and Retail Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Retail Sales, Conflict Management, Retail Store Operations, Cross-Channel Marketing, Market Dynamics, Sales Strategy, E-Commerce, Coordinating, Market Analysis, Business-To-Consumer, Supplier Performance Management, Customer Analysis, Vendor Management, Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Performance Management, Systems Analysis, Performance Analysis, Performance Improvement, Model Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Presentation Skills Give a Great Acceptance Speech

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Recognizing Others, Composure, Communication, Concision, Parent Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Goal-Oriented

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Big Data Modeling and Management Systems: University of California San Diego
  • Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation: Duke University
  • Human Resources Kit For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Modern Project Management and Agile: Madecraft
  • Smart Contracts: University at Buffalo
  • Ultimate SEO Course: STARWEAVER
  • Brand Innovation, Global Strategy, and Crisis Management: Sage Publications
  • Certified Agile Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) Training: Packt
  • Managing Innovation: Madecraft
  • Claude for Professional Productivity and Task Automation: Packt

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