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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

    Fundamentals of Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Team Management, Budgeting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Business Application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Decision Support Systems, Process Mapping, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience strategy (CX), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Performance Metric

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    Howard University

    Introduction to Information Systems for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Software, Information Systems, Cloud Computing, Business Systems, Business Technologies, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Digital Transformation, Cloud Services, Management Information Systems, Product Design, Business Solutions, Information Technology, Cloud Infrastructure, Customer Insights, User Centered Design, Cybersecurity, Data Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Cybersecurity Policy for Water and Electricity Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, NIST 800-53, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, System Monitoring

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    181 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إدارة سلاسل الإمداد | Supply Chain Management

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Inventory Management System, Production Management, Supplier Management, Procurement, Logistics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Generative and Agentic AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Agentic systems, OpenAI, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, AI Security, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    85 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    English Communication for Tech Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Oral Expression, Presentations, Grammar, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, Vocabulary, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Interviewing Skills, English Language, LinkedIn, Constructive Feedback, Professional Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Enhance Organizational Communications with Slack

    Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Internal Communications, Organizational Skills, Business Communication, Team Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Sales & Marketing Alignment

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales, Conflict Management, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Product Planning, Business Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Product Promotion, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Case Studies, Gap Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    85 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Payroll & HR Management

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Income Tax, Human Resources Software, Compensation Management, Tax Compliance, Tax Laws

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Visionary, Team Management, Team Building, Dealing With Ambiguity, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Professional Development, Employee Performance Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Crea piezas para redes sociales usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animation and Game Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Instagram, Editing, Branding, Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    114 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Fundamentals of Project Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • Business Application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to Information Systems for Business: Howard University
  • Cybersecurity Policy for Water and Electricity Infrastructures: University of Colorado System
  • إدارة سلاسل الإمداد | Supply Chain Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Generative and Agentic AI: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • English Communication for Tech Professionals: Arizona State University
  • Enhance Organizational Communications with Slack: Coursera
  • Sales & Marketing Alignment: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Payroll & HR Management : Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

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