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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


  • J

    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 (4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Design Thinking, Accounting, Innovation, Journey Mapping, Process Design, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Leadership Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Finance, HR Tech

    ★ 4.8 (7.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Business and Financial Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Portfolio Management, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Presentation, Quantitative Research, Presentations, Financial Forecasting, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Excel

    ★ 4.5 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Target Market, Value Propositions, Operating Cost, Customer Analysis, Business Modeling, Strategic Partnership, Marketing Channel, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Resource Management, New Business Development, Resource Allocation, Revenue Management

    ★ 4.5 (58) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    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 (703) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    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 (122) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    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 (879) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Profitable Side Hustles: start your own business

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Ideation, Risk Mitigation, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Business Risk Management, Small Business Accounting, Marketing, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Risk Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Strategies, Brainstorming, Self-Starter, Self-Motivation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Entrepreneurship: MBA-level tips for business leaders

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Strategic Marketing, People Development, Operational Efficiency, Marketing Communications, Entrepreneurship, Talent Management, Sales Strategy, Growth Strategies, Sales Management, Cash Management, Marketing Strategies, Business Leadership, Human Resources Management and Planning, Leadership Development, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Management, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Business Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Process Modeling, Risk Mitigation, Business Analysis, Data Storytelling, Risk Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Project Scoping, Risk Management Framework, Process Flow Diagrams, Stakeholder Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Data Presentation, Digital Transformation, Responsible AI, Business Process Modeling, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Business Analytics, Business Requirements

    ★ 4.7 (14K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    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 (3.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Business

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

    ★ 4.7 (545) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business plan courses

  • Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business: University of Virginia
  • Business and Financial Modeling: University of Pennsylvania
  • Business Model Canvas: Coursera
  • 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
  • Profitable Side Hustles: start your own business: Chris Croft Training
  • Entrepreneurship: MBA-level tips for business leaders: Chris Croft Training
  • IBM Business Analyst: IBM

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