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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

    Analyze and Interpret Data Using Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Statistical Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Correlation Analysis, Statistics, Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Trend Analysis

    ★ 5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Social Media Content Creation with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Animations, Social Media Marketing, Visual Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Campaign Planning, Driving engagement, Graphic and Visual Design, Instagram, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Optimization, Branding, Brand Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Project Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Project Implementation, Earned Value Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Plan Execution, Project Management Software, Resource Management, Project Controls, Project Closure, Staff Management, Project Performance, Change Control, Resource Allocation, Resource Planning, Change Requests, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Performance Measurement

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Discover all the features of ZOOM

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, User Accounts, Telecommuting, Virtual Environment, Communication, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications

    ★ 4 (8) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Cinematic Health

    Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

    Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Professionalism, Trauma Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient-centered Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Disabilities, Caregiving, Intercultural Competence, Substance Abuse, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Mental Health, Communication Strategies

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Financial Analysis Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Trend Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Benchmarking, Performance Analysis, Business Metrics, Commercial Lending, Performance Measurement, Lending and Underwriting

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Project Management for Development

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Timelines, Cost Management, Project Controls, Economic Development, Project Performance, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Project Estimation, Scheduling, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Creating a Differential Competitive Advantage -Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Marketing, Global Marketing, Brand Strategy, Target Market, Brand Management, Strategic Marketing, Target Audience, Brand Awareness, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Market Opportunities, Online Advertising, Brand Loyalty, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Product Strategy, MarTech, Business Strategy, Business

    ★ 3.7 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    AR: Track Customer Payments Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Cash Flows, Cash Management, Accounting Software, Payment Processing, Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Record Keeping, General Ledger

    ★ 3.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The Open University

    Sustainable Business Strategy for Future Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Ideation, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Creative Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Brainstorming, Experimentation, Sustainable Systems, Creative Problem-Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Modeling, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Analysis, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Business Systems Analysis, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Banking Credit & Loan Appraisal

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Lending and Underwriting, Commercial Lending, Financial Analysis, General Lending, Risking, Loans, Regulatory Compliance, Credit Risk, Banking, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Commercial Banking, Financial Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Bank Regulations, Compliance Management, Business Metrics, Legal Risk

    ★ 5 (14) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Meeting Facilitation, Project Coordination, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Communications, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Management Systems, Quality Control, Project Planning, Quality Monitoring, Sprint Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business plan courses

  • Analyze and Interpret Data Using Excel: EDUCBA
  • Social Media Content Creation with Canva: Coursera
  • Project Execution: University of California, Irvine
  • Discover all the features of ZOOM: Coursera
  • Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations: Cinematic Health
  • Financial Analysis Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Project Management for Development: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Creating a Differential Competitive Advantage -Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • AR: Track Customer Payments Fast: Coursera
  • Sustainable Business Strategy for Future Leaders: The Open University

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