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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

    Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Timelines, Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Data Visualization, Workflow Management, Dependency Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · 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, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Value Propositions, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Presentations

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Aptly

    Land Your Next Role

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Recruitment, LinkedIn, Goal Setting, Business Writing, Personal Development, Professional Development, Compensation Analysis, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de la Planificación Financiera con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Management, Cash Flows, Financial Forecasting, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Financial Planning, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de Finanças da Empresa com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Income Statement, Return On Investment, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Business Metrics, Financial Data, Entrepreneurial Finance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows, Financial Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    97 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Performance marketing, Marketing Psychology, Customer Relationship Management, Paid media, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Advertising Campaigns, Google Analytics, UI/UX Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Building, Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Teamwork, Empathy, Team Management, Team Motivation, Cooperation, Personal Development, Product Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Discussion Facilitation, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Conflict Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Empresas familiares

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Case Studies, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources Management and Planning, New Product Development, Market Share, Marketing Strategies, Business Development, Business Analysis, Business Management, Business, Small Business Accounting, Organizational Structure, Recruitment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to College 101

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Student Support and Services, Higher Education, Planning, Prioritization, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Personal Development, Resourcefulness, Goal Setting, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Software Design, Conceptual Design, Social Impact, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Scripting, Debugging, Creativity, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Marketers

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Persona Development, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI Agents, Marketing Design, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Ideation, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Content, Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans: Coursera
  • Capstone: Create Value from Open Data: ESSEC Business School
  • Land Your Next Role: Aptly
  • Fundamentos de la Planificación Financiera con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Fundamentos de Finanças da Empresa com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs
  • Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM: Simplilearn
  • Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: University of Colorado System
  • Empresas familiares: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Applying to College 101: University of Pennsylvania

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