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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.


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Popular Business Plan Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Huddersfield

    MSc Management

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Strategic Decision-Making, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Leadership, Research Design, Research, Data Analysis, Self-Motivation, Business Management, Data Collection, Goal Setting, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Resilience, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Modeling

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Master of Science in Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Enterprise Architecture, Data Governance, Database Theory, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Lean Methodologies, Algorithms, Database Management, Process Mapping, Unified Modeling Language, Process Analysis, Software Architecture, Responsive Web Design, Java, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Agile Methodology, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Data Ethics

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • M

    Microsoft

    Strategic PM using GenAI for Account Managers

    Advanced · Course

  • H

    HEC Paris

    Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship University Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Social Media Strategy, Product Development, Business Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Social Impact, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Media, Innovation, Strategic Sourcing, Decision Making, Content Marketing, Process Analysis, Project Controls, Business Operations, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis

    University Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Diplomado en Decisiones Estratégicas y Analítica de Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Database Design, NoSQL, SQL, Data Ethics, Query Languages, Data Mining, Databases, Digital Transformation, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, R Programming, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Analytical Skills, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Graduate Certificate in Accounting Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Statistical Inference, Strategic Decision-Making

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership & Management

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Statistical Inference, Strategic Decision-Making

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Maestría en Dirección de Empresas (MBA)

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Storytelling, Selling Techniques, Human Resource Strategy, Business Planning, Portfolio Management, Strategic Marketing, Business Analytics, Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Market Dynamics, Business Ethics, Enterprise Resource Planning, B2B Sales, Marketing Planning, Equities, Financial Management, Teamwork, Consumer Behaviour

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • I

    IIT Roorkee

    Executive MBA

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, FinTech, Capital Budgeting, Brand Management, Supply Chain, Integrated Marketing Communications, Business Marketing, Sales Process, Business Valuation, Innovation, Succession Planning, Management Accounting, Statistical Process Controls, Product Management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing Management, Revenue Management, Sampling (Statistics), Production Schedule

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Value Chain Management Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Statistical Inference, Strategic Decision-Making

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • S

    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Post Graduate Diploma in Management Online

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Search Engine Marketing, Working Capital, Competitive Analysis, Operations Management, Business Valuation, Manufacturing Operations, Design Thinking, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Digital Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Team Management, Technical Consulting, Organizational Change, Change Management, Promotional Strategies, Financial Statement Analysis

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Science in Management

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Statistical Inference, Strategic Decision-Making

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

  • MSc Management: University of Huddersfield
  • Master of Science in Information Systems: Northeastern University
  • Strategic PM using GenAI for Account Managers: Microsoft
  • Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship University Certificate: HEC Paris
  • Diplomado en Decisiones Estratégicas y Analítica de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Graduate Certificate in Accounting Data Analytics: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership & Management: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Maestría en Dirección de Empresas (MBA): Universidad de Palermo
  • Executive MBA: IIT Roorkee
  • Value Chain Management Graduate Certificate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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