• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Business Plan

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


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Assistants

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Ideation, Verification And Validation, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Creativity, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management Framework, Expense Management, Productivity Software, Travel Arrangements, Test Case

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8.5K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    CertNexus

    DEBIZ (Exam DEB-110): Data Ethics for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sustainable Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Making, Business Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability, Business Strategy, Safety and Security, Emerging Technologies, Human Centered Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Microeconomics Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Behavioral Economics, Policy Analysis, Business Operations, Price Negotiation, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Strategy, Public Policies, Competitive Analysis, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Environmental Issue

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    N

    Northwestern University

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media, Peer Review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Real Time Data, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Content, Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Transformation, Analytics, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    5.5K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    P

    Packt

    The Chief AI Officer's Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Technology Roadmaps, Data Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Milestones (Project Management), Agile Project Management, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Data Management, AI Orchestration, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Team Building

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Acting Skills for Business Communication and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Empathy, Assertiveness, Communication, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Planning, Goal Setting, Mindfulness, Public Speaking, Influencing, Leadership, Business Leadership, Presentations, Team Building, Empowerment, Executive Presence, Non-Verbal Communication, Teamwork, Initiative and Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Achieving Personal and Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Active Listening, Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Relationship Building, Initiative and Leadership, Professional Networking, Innovation, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Contabilidad para no contadores

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Bookkeeping, Balance Sheet, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flows

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Large Language Modeling, Creativity, Human Computer Interaction, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    430 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Introduction to Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, IT Management, Project Management, Project Coordination, Information Technology, Project Risk Management, Agile Project Management, Project Implementation, Project Management Life Cycle, Relationship Management, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Funding, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Business Development, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Proposal Development, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Loans, Fundraising, Business Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    253 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California San Diego

    Algorithmic Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Test Case, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Design Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Searches related to business plan

business planning
business continuity planning
business english: planning & negotiating
genai in business: planning framework for implementation
l'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan
business foundations: organizations, planning, finance
strategic info systems: planning & business alignment
action-driven business plan: from the ‘classroom’ to the world
1…535455…659

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

  • Generative AI Assistants: Vanderbilt University
  • DEBIZ (Exam DEB-110): Data Ethics for Business Professionals: CertNexus
  • Microeconomics Principles: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Social Media Marketing: Northwestern University
  • The Chief AI Officer's Handbook: Packt
  • Acting Skills for Business Communication and Leadership: California Institute of the Arts
  • Achieving Personal and Professional Success: University of Pennsylvania
  • Contabilidad para no contadores : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Generative AI Primer: Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Project Management : IBM

Skills you can learn in Entrepreneurship

Innovation (38)
Modeling (25)
Business Model (18)
Plan (16)
Investment (15)
Market (economics) (15)
Product (12)
Planning (11)
Social Entrepreneurship (10)
Strategic Management (10)
Business Plan (9)
Business Strategy (6)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok