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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


  • S

    Sciences Po

    Searching for the Grand Paris

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Management, Social Studies, Land Management, Demography, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, Education and Training, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Policy Development, Economics

    ★ 4.3 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    ISC2

    Systems and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Detection and Response, Information Systems Security, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Secure Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Software Development, Software Configuration Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Package and Software Management, Software Testing, Security Engineering, API Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Security, Process Driven Development, Risk Management Framework

    ★ 4.8 (42) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft 365 Copilot AI: Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook +

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Word, Document Management, Taking Meeting Minutes, Business Management, Business Communication, Editing

    ★ 4.1 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Analysis, Reporting & Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Cost Accounting, Internal Auditing, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Internal Controls, Auditing, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Performance Reporting, Financial Data, Business Process Reengineering, Lean Manufacturing, Big Data, Data Governance, Financial Management, Business

    ★ 4.7 (45) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for end-to-end SDLC

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development Life Cycle, Google Cloud Platform, Development Testing, AI Integrations, Application Development, Test Case, Query Languages, Debugging

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Communication in Remote Work

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Team Building, Communication, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Leadership Development, Communication Planning, Overcoming Obstacles

    ★ 4.7 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Performance Domains in Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Performance, Project Management Life Cycle, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Solution Delivery, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Team Building, Scheduling, Performance Metric, Plan Execution, Project Management, Performance Measurement, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Resource Management

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    العمل الجماعي والإبداع

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creativity, Professional Development, Teamwork, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Professionalism, Brainstorming, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Social Impact, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Communication Strategies, Decision Making

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents in Java with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Java, Java Programming, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI API, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Memory Management

    ★ 4.2 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategic Writing for Technical Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Technical Writing, Stakeholder Analysis, Technical Communication, Concision, Business Writing, Report Writing, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Writing, Technical Documentation, Engineering Management, Writing and Editing, Stakeholder Engagement, Management Reporting, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Strategic Communication

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    What is Procure to Pay

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Operational Efficiency, Business Process, Process Improvement and Optimization, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Operational Excellence, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Payment Processing and Collection, Payment Processing, Cost Reduction, Billing & Invoicing, Compliance Management, Automation

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

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

  • Searching for the Grand Paris: Sciences Po
  • Systems and Application Security: ISC2
  • Secure Software Development: Packt
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot AI: Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook +: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Financial Analysis, Reporting & Decision Making: EDUCBA
  • Gemini for end-to-end SDLC: Google Cloud
  • Communication in Remote Work: University of California, Irvine
  • Performance Domains in Project Management: Microsoft
  • العمل الجماعي والإبداع: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AI Agents in Java with Generative AI: Vanderbilt University

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