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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Giving Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Growth Mindedness, Open Mindset, Motivational Skills, People Development, Performance Management, Team Motivation, Cognitive flexibility, Team Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Drive Engagement, Team Building, Professional Development, Empowerment, Leadership Development, Learning Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Talent Management, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Marketing Verde

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Strategic Marketing, Value Propositions, Environmental Issue, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Branding, Market Analysis, Target Market, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Product Strategy, Marketing Channel

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Market Research Statistical Analysis & Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Knitr, Data Visualization, Data Validation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Synthesis, Usability Testing, Regression Analysis, Power BI, A/B Testing, Data Transformation, Market Research, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Surveys

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI and Production

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Media Production, Responsible AI, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Large Language Modeling, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Media Strategy, Journalism, AI Workflows, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Content, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Innovation, Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, Digital Advertising, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Advanced Investment Topics and Valuation Models

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments, Real Estate, Business Valuation, Econometrics, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Equities, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Corporate Finance, International Finance, Market Dynamics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Set Smart Campaign Goals

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Campaign Management, Smart Goals, Email Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Goal Setting, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Automate with Task Lists

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Scalability, Workflow Management, Accountability, Automation, Business Process Automation, Coordinating, Project Coordination, Technical Documentation, Editing, Document Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Market Research For Customer Service, Sales, And Products

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Market Research, Target Market, Marketing Psychology, Target Audience, Survey Creation, Focus Group, Consumer Behaviour, Interviewing Skills, Business Research, Customer Insights, Marketing Strategies, Market Analysis, Qualitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Methodologies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Metrics & Schedule Social Posts

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Performance Measurement, Content Development and Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Supplier Sourcing and RFI/RFQ/RFP Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Document Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Purchasing, Supplier Management, Proposal Development, Vendor Management, Market Research, Business Writing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Keyword Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Marketing Project Management and Strategy Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Smart Goals, Marketing, Target Audience, Marketing Planning, User Accounts, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Goal Setting, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Project Documentation, Marketing Analytics, Internal Communications, Project Management Life Cycle, File Management, Digital Marketing, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Salesforce CRM Administration Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Data Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Systems Administration, Customer Relationship Management, Administration, Dashboard, Business Reporting, Enterprise Application Management, User Accounts, Business Software, Data Modeling, Workflow Management, Client Support, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Automation, Process Development, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Professional Skills: Giving Feedback: Arizona State University
  • Marketing Verde: Universidad de los Andes
  • Market Research Statistical Analysis & Data Visualization: Coursera
  • AI and Production: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Analyze Advanced Investment Topics and Valuation Models: EDUCBA
  • Set Smart Campaign Goals: Coursera
  • Automate with Task Lists: Coursera
  • Market Research For Customer Service, Sales, And Products: Alex Genadinik
  • Analyze Metrics & Schedule Social Posts: Coursera
  • Supplier Sourcing and RFI/RFQ/RFP Execution: Coursera

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