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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

    Macquarie University

    Judgmental Business Forecasting in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Case Studies, Business Metrics, Predictive Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Estimation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

    ★ 4.5 (64) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    IBM

    IBM COBOL Core

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, Program Development, Programming Principles, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Business Logic

    ★ 4.3 (68) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    DFSS for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Improvement, Knowledge Transfer, Process Improvement and Optimization, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Quality Management, Functional Specification, Statistical Methods, Design and Product, Probability & Statistics

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Understanding Your Google Cloud Costs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Billing, Looker (Software), Billing Systems, Expense Management, Cloud Management, Billing & Invoicing, Dashboard, Cost Management, Google Sheets, Account Management, Resource Management, Identity and Access Management

    ★ 4.6 (78) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Analytical Skills, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Marketing, Business Research, Analysis, Data Analysis, Customer Insights, Marketing Strategies, Market Trend, Consumer Behaviour, Trend Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making

    ★ 4.6 (47) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Understanding Fitness Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching, Injury Prevention, Physiology, Adaptability, Goal Setting, Communication

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    Keller Williams

    Manage a Real Estate Business

    Skills you'll gain: Office Management, Administration, Real Estate, Business Administration, Organizational Skills, People Development, Business Planning, Business Management, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Commercial Laws, Brokerage, Professional Networking, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Strategic Partnership, Goal Setting, Business Economics, Diversity and Inclusion

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Starweaver

    Supply Chain Management for E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management, Order Fulfillment, Supplier Management, Logistics, Business Technologies, Technology Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Customer experience improvement, Automation

    ★ 4.6 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Web Design and Development, Restful API, User Interface (UI) Design, Node.JS, Application Deployment, MongoDB, Database Management, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Database Application, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Javascript

    ★ 4.2 (33) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Capstone: Create Value from Open Data

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Data Storytelling, Value Propositions, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Presentations

    ★ 4.2 (56) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Proyecto Final - Programa Especializado en Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Analysis, Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Media Buying, Social Media Content, Performance Analysis, Digital Brand Strategy, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Marketing Planning, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Online Advertising

    ★ 4.9 (68) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إدارة الاجتماعات الفعالة | Managing Effective Meetings

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Workflow Management, Professional Development, Process Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Brainstorming, Management Training And Development, Innovation, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Discussion Facilitation, Planning, Leadership

    ★ 4.9 (118) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Judgmental Business Forecasting in Excel: Macquarie University
  • IBM COBOL Core: IBM
  • DFSS for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Understanding Your Google Cloud Costs: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Market Research: Coursera
  • Understanding Fitness Programming: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Manage a Real Estate Business: Keller Williams
  • Supply Chain Management for E-commerce: Starweaver
  • Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app: Coursera
  • Capstone: Create Value from Open Data: ESSEC Business School

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