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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

    Create a Storyboard using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Animations, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Design and Product, Business, Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    206 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Engineering Maintainable Android Apps

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Test Automation, Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Testability, Software Engineering, Android Development, Application Security, Test Case, Software Design, Software Architecture, Mobile Security, Application Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    297 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism

    Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Advocacy, Social Impact, Community Development, Interviewing Skills, Empowerment, Cultural Sensitivity, Action Oriented, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Persistence, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Self-Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    317 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Business Analyst (ECBA) Certificate Preparation 

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Process Analysis, Data Modeling, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, User Story, Project Management, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Risk Management, Plan Execution, Project Planning, Needs Assessment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    104 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Mind and Machine

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Computational Thinking, Computer Vision, Game Theory, Image Analysis, Probability, Artificial Neural Networks, Mathematical Modeling, Behavioral Economics, Convolutional Neural Networks, Algorithms, Human Development, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Human Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Machine Interfaces

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    367 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Program Standards, Planning, Reliability, Analytical Skills, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    419 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Reinforcement Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    307 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Valuación de empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Equities, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    362 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Applied Digital Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, digital literacy, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Brainstorming, Planning, Information Management, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Computer Literacy, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Data Ethics, Research, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology, Intellectual Property, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    331 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google

    Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Loyalty Programs, Order Fulfillment, Search Engine Marketing, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Email Automation, Marketing, E-Commerce

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    331 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Diversity and Inclusion for HR Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, Ideation, Decision Making, Recruitment, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    241 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environment, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Community Development, Adaptability, Scientific Methods, Action Oriented, Vulnerability, Political Sciences

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    290 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Create a Storyboard using Canva: Coursera
  • Engineering Maintainable Android Apps: Vanderbilt University
  • Anti-Racism: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Business Analyst (ECBA) Certificate Preparation : SkillUp
  • Mind and Machine: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone: IBM
  • Valuación de empresas : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Applied Digital Literacy: The State University of New York
  • Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google: Google

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