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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


  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Effective Communication for Project Stakeholders and Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Professional Development, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Stakeholder Analysis, Storytelling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introducción al diseño de Mercadeo con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Facebook, Social Media, Graphic Design, Instagram, Branding, Design, Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Belles histoires d'entreprises à impact

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Social Impact, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Waste Minimization, Business Ethics, Program Evaluation, Entrepreneurship, Product Lifecycle Management, Investments, Economic Development, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Use Power Automate & SharePoint to Automate Invoice Sending

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Email Automation, Document Management, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Billing & Invoicing, Intranet, Automation

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    How to create Social Media graphics using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Design, Graphic Design, Photo Editing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Planning, Patient Safety, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Telehealth, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Advocacy, Communication, Leadership and Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Gestão de produtos digitais: Princípios básicos modernos

    Skills you'll gain: Product Management, New Product Development, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Development, Product Improvement, Innovation, Product Roadmaps, Design Thinking, Analysis, Customer Insights, Growth Strategies, Product Testing, Communication, Business Modeling, Leadership and Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    Howard University

    Introduction to Linear Algebra and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Data Visualization, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Jupyter, Mathematical Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Software Installation, Data Manipulation, Git (Version Control System)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Strategic Supply Chain Management in Turbulent Times

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supplier Management, Logistics, Business Metrics, Cost Reduction, Performance Measurement, Business Technologies, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Risk Mitigation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Accenture

    Start Your Lifelong Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Willingness To Learn, Communication, Stress Management, Resilience, Adaptability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Voxy

    Low Intermediate English: Shopping & Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Product Knowledge, Language Learning, English Language, Customer Service, Retail Sales, Customer Inquiries, Customer Complaint Resolution, Telephone Skills, Vocabulary, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Comprehension, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Grammar, Communication

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Oversee a Project with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Effective Communication for Project Stakeholders and Teams: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introducción al diseño de Mercadeo con Canva: Coursera
  • Belles histoires d'entreprises à impact: ESSEC Business School
  • Use Power Automate & SharePoint to Automate Invoice Sending: Coursera
  • How to create Social Media graphics using Canva: Coursera
  • Leadership for Healthcare Professionals: University of Michigan
  • Gestão de produtos digitais: Princípios básicos modernos: University of Virginia
  • Introduction to Linear Algebra and Python: Howard University
  • Strategic Supply Chain Management in Turbulent Times: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Start Your Lifelong Learning: Accenture

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