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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Data and Business Process Modeling with Microsoft Visio

    Skills you'll gain: Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Data Modeling, Microsoft Visio, Diagram Design, Business Process, Business Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Automate tasks and processes with Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Process Design, Issue Tracking, Project Management, Project Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    155 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Washington

    Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Performing Arts, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    182 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    U101: Understanding College and College Life

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Time Management, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Adaptability, Relationship Building

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    507 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Sales Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales, Sales Management, Market Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Case Studies, Business Strategy, Customer Analysis, Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Business Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    190 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Market and Competition in Pricing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis, Target Market, Market Share, Business Strategy, Marketing, Value Propositions, Game Theory, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Partnership, New Business Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    235 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Hiring Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Talent Management, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion, New Hire Orientations, Job Analysis, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    179 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IE Business School

    Posicionamiento: La base del éxito en la estrategia de marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Value Propositions, Product Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Consumer Behaviour, Competitive Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    284 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Test Case, Simulations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    365 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    How to Transform Digitally?

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Governance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workforce Development, Overcoming Objections, Cybersecurity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Gestión de Proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Project Controls, Quality Monitoring, Change Management, Knowledge Transfer, Stakeholder Management, Communication Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    275 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Administración de Proyectos Project

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Communication Planning, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Budget Management, Project Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    337 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data and Business Process Modeling with Microsoft Visio: Microsoft
  • Automate tasks and processes with Jira: Coursera
  • Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches: University of Washington
  • U101: Understanding College and College Life: University of Washington
  • Sales Strategy: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Market and Competition in Pricing Strategy: University of Virginia
  • Hiring Practices: University of California, Irvine
  • Posicionamiento: La base del éxito en la estrategia de marketing: IE Business School
  • Principles of Computing (Part 2): Rice University
  • How to Transform Digitally?: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

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