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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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    Salesforce

    Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Professional Development, Active Listening, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Proactivity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Product Analytics and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Analytics, Business Analytics, Demand Planning, Usability Testing, Product Management, Customer Insights, A/B Testing, Agile Methodology, User Experience, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, Product Testing, Agile Software Development, Software Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    500 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Parent Communication, Care Management, Health Education, First Aid, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Nursing Care, Respiratory Care, Medication Administration, Nutrition and Diet

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    722 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Introduction to GenAI for Business Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Workflow Analysis, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Tool Calling, Process Optimization, No-Code Development

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università Bocconi

    Gestión de las empresas de alimentación y bebidas

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Product Knowledge, Customer experience strategy (CX), Hospitality, Operational Excellence, Business Management, Global Marketing, Professional Networking, Consumer Behaviour, Thought Leadership, Product Management, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Brand Management, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    867 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Animated Social Media Posts using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Animations, Content Creation, Social Media, Collaborative Software, Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    179 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Kennesaw State University

    Career Options: Exploring a New Career

    Skills you'll gain: Planning, Professional Networking, Business Research, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Market Research, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Market Analysis, Decision Making, Creativity, Trend Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Network Externalities, Platform Markets and Sharing

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Economics, Telecommunications, Consumer Behaviour, Market Trend, Network Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Corporate Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Financial Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Cash Flows, Business Acumen

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Sports Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Marketing, Social Media, Media Relations, Marketing Strategies, Loyalty Programs, Brand Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Revenue Management, Strategic Partnership, Target Audience, Crisis Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    History of Rock, Part One

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World History, Electronic Media, Social Impact, Media and Communications

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Teaching, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Simulation and Simulation Software, Research, Peer Review

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships: Salesforce
  • Product Analytics and AI: University of Virginia
  • Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to GenAI for Business Process Automation: SkillUp
  • Gestión de las empresas de alimentación y bebidas: Università Bocconi
  • Create Animated Social Media Posts using Canva: Coursera
  • Career Options: Exploring a New Career: Kennesaw State University
  • Network Externalities, Platform Markets and Sharing: IE Business School
  • Financial Statements: Duke University
  • Sports Marketing: Northwestern University

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