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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


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    University of Cambridge

    Finance for Non-finance Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Variance Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Cost Estimation, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Accounting, Project Estimation, Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Business Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Capstone Project: Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Paid media, Presentations, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, LinkedIn, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, E-Commerce, Social Media Strategy, Smart Goals, Business Analysis, Market Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Management Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Interviewing Skills, Estimation, Case Studies, Business Planning, Business Management, Business Strategy, Analysis, Complex Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding the Value of Human-Centered Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, User Experience Design, Design Research, Storytelling, Collaboration, Stakeholder Analysis, Data Collection, User Research, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Needs Assessment, Communication

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    LearnKartS

    Tableau for Data Visualization and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Trend Analysis, Complex Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Facilitating and Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Building, Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Empathy, Team Management, Team Motivation, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Leadership, Business Priorities, Conflict Management, Goal Setting, Continuous Improvement Process

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Zapier: Easy Inbox Intelligence for Smarter Email

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, ChatGPT, Data Integration, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Document Management, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Board Infinity

    BFSI Essentials: Unlocking Finance Careers

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Financial Services, Banking Services, Insurance, Financial Inclusion, Business Ethics, Insurance Policies, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Banking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Compensation Analysis, Finance, Underwriting, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tencent Cloud

    Tencent Cloud Solutions Architect Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Solution Architecture, Private Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Migration, Big Data, Cloud Security, Systems Architecture, Microservices, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Scalability, Artificial Intelligence, DevOps, Disaster Recovery

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    The Fundamental of Data-Driven Investment

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, R Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Data, Statistical Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Food and Wine Pairing

    Skills you'll gain: Bartending, Cooking, Hospitality, Planning, Meal Planning And Preparation, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Strategic Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Industrial Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Job Analysis, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Leadership, Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health, Organizational Development, Workforce Development, Employee Engagement, Stress First Aid, Performance Management, Scientific Methods, Employee Training, Psychological Evaluations, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity, Data Collection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Finance for Non-finance Professionals: University of Cambridge
  • Capstone Project: Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking: IBM
  • Fundamentals of Management Consulting: Board Infinity
  • Understanding the Value of Human-Centered Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Tableau for Data Visualization and Analysis: LearnKartS
  • Facilitating and Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration: University of Colorado System
  • ChatGPT + Zapier: Easy Inbox Intelligence for Smarter Email: Vanderbilt University
  • BFSI Essentials: Unlocking Finance Careers: Board Infinity
  • Tencent Cloud Solutions Architect Professional: Tencent Cloud
  • The Fundamental of Data-Driven Investment: Sungkyunkwan University

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