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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


  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Les partenariats qui changent le monde : alliances innovantes entre entreprises et associations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Social Impact, Relationship Building, Innovation, Community Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies, Business Strategy, Program Evaluation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    130 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Data Validation, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    286 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Publicidad Digital con Google AdWords

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Content Performance Analysis, Campaign Management, Pay Per Click Advertising, Keyword Research, Performance Metric, Contextual Advertising, Performance Analysis, Online Advertising, Performance marketing, Digital Advertising, Budget Management, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Advertising, Media Planning, Bidding, Target Audience

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    280 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Data Analysis and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Minitab, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality, Process Analysis, Business Process, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Matlab

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    171 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Researcher Management and Leadership Training

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Mentorship, Budget Management, Team Management, Project Accounting, People Management, Leadership and Management, Recruitment, Leadership, Professional Development, Resource Management, Coaching, Compliance Management, Goal Setting, Clinical Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    409 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    El liderazgo del director de proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Team Management, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Active Listening, Project Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    294 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Mitigation, Hazard Analysis, Business Priorities, Financial Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Cost Benefit Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Vulnerability Assessments, Governance, Resilience, Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    356 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Unilever

    Customer Understanding and Digital Marketing Channels

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Planning, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Channel, Target Audience, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Brand Marketing, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, E-Commerce

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    246 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Marketing Analytics, Email Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Geospatial Information and Technology, Marketing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    274 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introducción al Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour, Go To Market Strategy, Customer Insights, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Communications, Customer experience strategy (CX), Market Analysis, Online Advertising, E-Commerce

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    272 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Colaboración dinámica

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Team Management, Risk Management, Planning, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Virtual Teams, Communication, Adaptability, Technology Solutions, Problem Solving, Goal Setting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    296 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Business Decision Making: Measurement and Operational Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Operational Analysis, Business Metrics, Performance Measurement, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Operational Efficiency, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Gross Profit, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Management, Income Statement, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Product Planning, Budgeting, Analysis, Sales

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    188 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Les partenariats qui changent le monde : alliances innovantes entre entreprises et associations: ESSEC Business School
  • Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program: Coursera
  • Publicidad Digital con Google AdWords: Universidad Austral
  • Data Analysis and Visualization: University at Buffalo
  • Researcher Management and Leadership Training: University of Colorado System
  • El liderazgo del director de proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Customer Understanding and Digital Marketing Channels: Unilever
  • Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics: Coursera
  • Introducción al Marketing: University of Pennsylvania

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