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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Professional Training

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Improvement, Organizational Change, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Improvement and Optimization, Lean Manufacturing, Organizational Leadership, Quality Management, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Correlation Analysis, Project Scoping, Kaizen Methodology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Management Training And Development

    ★ 4.9 (77) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • N

    Northeastern University

    Innovation for Impact (i4i) The Carlson-Polizzotto Method of Value Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Innovation, Strategic Marketing, Customer Insights, Process Development, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Improvement Process, Customer Analysis, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Needs Assessment

    ★ 4.8 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Alternative Payment Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Behavioral Economics, Health Systems, Payment Systems, Process Design, Health Policy, Performance Measurement, Program Implementation, Risk Management, Accountability, Critical Thinking

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision

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

    ★ 4.2 (48) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Public Sector Efficiency: Optimizing Business Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Workflow Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Business Process, Process Optimization, Process Management, Process Analysis, Business Process Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Improvement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Process Automation, Operational Efficiency, Automation, Organizational Skills

    ★ 4.2 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Use AI Builder and Power Apps to Process Invoice Data

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Automation, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft 365, Invoicing, No-Code Development, Billing & Invoicing, AI Enablement, Document Management, Data Sharing, Data Store

    ★ 4.5 (36) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Lead with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Empowerment, Leadership and Management, Drive Engagement, Telecommuting, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Staff Management, Communication Strategies, Self-Discipline

    ★ 4.7 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Public Affairs, Advocacy, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Innovation, digital literacy, Psychology

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Управление анализом данных

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Statistical Reporting, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Capture, Data Management, Data Synthesis, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Coordinating, Coordination, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (51) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • H

    Howard University

    Fundamentals of Business Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Excel Formulas, Business Modeling, Business Analysis, Operations Research, Business Process, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Process Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Revenue Management, Trend Analysis, Resource Allocation

    ★ 4.7 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Governance, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Internal Communications, Leadership, Communication Planning, Performance Metric, Program Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Communications

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    ISACA

    Auditing Generative AI: Strategy, Analysis & Risk Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Auditing, AI Product Strategy, Compliance Auditing, Generative Model Architectures, AI literacy, Internal Auditing, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Mitigation, Machine Learning Methods

    ★ 4.5 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Professional Training: EDUCBA
  • Innovation for Impact (i4i) The Carlson-Polizzotto Method of Value Creation: Northeastern University
  • Population Health: Alternative Payment Models: Universiteit Leiden
  • Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • Public Sector Efficiency: Optimizing Business Processes: Coursera
  • Use AI Builder and Power Apps to Process Invoice Data: Coursera
  • Lead with Confidence: Harvard Business Review
  • Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Управление анализом данных: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentals of Business Problem Solving: Howard University

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