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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


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    Coursera

    Business Analysis & Process Management

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Process Modeling, Business Process, Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Computer Literacy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    7.5K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Resource Allocation, Statistical Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Financial Analysis, Statistical Methods, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Transportation Operations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    4K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Business Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Strategy, AI literacy, Brainstorming, Cloud Infrastructure, Return On Investment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    724 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Status: AI skills
    AI skills
    G

    Google

    Google Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Scope Management, Team Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Product Quality (QA/QC), Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Quality Assessment, Quality Assurance, Backlogs, Team Leadership, Project Scoping, Agile Software Development, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    144K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Business Model Canvas: A Tool for Entrepreneurs and Innovators (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Presentations, Customer Relationship Building, Innovation, Business Planning, Customer Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Target Market, Target Audience, Marketing Channel, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Cost Management, Revenue Management, New Business Development, Resource Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    704 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Market Research, User Research, Program Evaluation, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Needs Assessment, Target Audience, Governance, Financial Forecasting, Fundraising

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Launch Your Online Business

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Strategy, Marketing and Public Relations, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Entrepreneurship, Content Creation, Video Production, Copywriting, Business Modeling, Public Relations, Presentations, Customer Engagement, Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Web Design and Development, Business Planning, Photography, Web Presence, Marketing Strategies, Content Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    879 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    IBM Business Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Data Storytelling, Business Analysis Tools, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Prompt Engineering, Business Systems Analysis, Process Modeling, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data Presentation, Process Analysis, Digital Transformation, Responsible AI, Business Process Modeling, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Business Analytics, Business Requirements

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Madecraft

    Creating a Business of Your Own

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, User Feedback, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Lean Methodologies, User Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Business Planning, New Business Development, Market Research, Team Building, Business Development, Go To Market Strategy, Performance Measurement, Fundraising

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Business

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Financial Systems, Staff Management, People Management, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Tax, Team Management, Purchasing, Cultural Sensitivity, Commercial Laws, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Logistics Management, General Finance, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Corporate Sustainability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    554 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of London

    International Business Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Business Planning, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Change Management, Data Presentation, Leadership and Management, Professional Networking, Business Mathematics, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Performance Management, Business Strategy, Professional Development, Professionalism, Competitive Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Market Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Berklee

    Music Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Music, Brand Strategy, Branding, Project Planning, Music Performance, Business, Social Media

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Business Analysis & Process Management: Coursera
  • Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders: IBM
  • Google Project Management: Google
  • Business Model Canvas: A Tool for Entrepreneurs and Innovators (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University
  • L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan: ESSEC Business School
  • Launch Your Online Business: The State University of New York
  • IBM Business Analyst: IBM
  • Creating a Business of Your Own: Madecraft
  • International Business: University of Colorado Boulder

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