Business Planning Skills

Business Planning Skills

Plan Smarter. Execute Faster. Grow with Confidence.

Master the complete business planning toolkit — from market analysis and financial forecasting to strategic roadmapping and pitch‑perfect presentations.

Practical templates included
🏆 Industry‑recognised
⏱️ 8‑week guided program
🌐 Lifetime access

Core business planning skills you’ll master

Each skill is taught through real‑world scenarios, ready‑to‑use templates, and expert feedback.

🔍Market & Competitor Analysis

Learn how to size markets, map competitors, and spot opportunities before anyone else does.

SWOT
Porter’s 5
TAM/SAM

💰 Financial Forecasting

Build robust P&L, cash‑flow, and break‑even models that stand up to investor scrutiny.

P&L
Cash Flow
Break‑even

🗺️ Strategic Roadmapping

Turn vision into a step‑by‑step plan with milestones, owners, and measurable KPIs.

OKRs
Milestones
KPIs

📈 Business Model Design

Use the Business Model Canvas and Lean Startup methods to validate and refine your model.

BMC
Lean
Validation

🎤 Pitch & Presentation

Craft compelling narratives for investors, stakeholders, and internal buy‑in.

Storytelling
Deck Design
Q&A

⚖️ Risk & Contingency

Identify risks early, build mitigation plans, and keep your business resilient.

Risk Matrix
Scenarios
Mitigation

8‑week guided curriculum

A structured path that takes you from fundamentals to a complete, investor‑ready business plan.

Week 1–2

Foundations & Vision

Define your purpose, set strategic goals, and understand the planning landscape.

 

Week 3–4

Market & Financials

Analyse your market, build financial models, and validate key assumptions.

Week 5–6

Strategy & Roadmap

Design your business model, create a roadmap, and define success metrics.

Week 7–8

Pitch & Final Plan

Build your full business plan, craft your pitch, and present with confidence.

Everything you need to plan with confidence

This isn’t just theory — you’ll walk away with a complete, personalised business plan and the skills to keep refining it.

  • 40+ plug‑and‑play templates (Excel, Word, PPT)
  • Real‑world case studies from startups & enterprises
  • Weekly live Q&A with experienced planners
  • Peer review & feedback on your business plan
  • Certificate of completion for your LinkedIn
40+ Ready‑to‑use templates
12 Case studies
8 Live sessions
1:1 Mentorship

👨‍🏫 Brian Gibbons
Lead Instructor · Strategy & Business Planning

Brian has 25+ years of experience helping startups and Fortune 500 companies build strategic plans. He’s advised over 200 founders on fundraising and growth strategy.

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Join thousands of professionals who have transformed their ideas into actionable, fundable plans.

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