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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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    Stanford University

    Game Theory II: Advanced Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Bidding, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Policy Analysis, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Socioeconomics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

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    650 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Los obstáculos y la conducción en las negociaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication Strategies, Timelines, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Huddersfield

    Strategic Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Innovation, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Change, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Transformation, Business Planning, Case Studies, Business Leadership, Change Management, Growth Strategies, Strategic Prioritization, Strategic Communication, Business Priorities, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Case Studies, Economic Development, Land Management, Growth Strategies, Community Development, Geographic Information Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Interest Rate Models

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Market, Risk Management, Investments, Financial Modeling, Market Data, Portfolio Management, Mathematical Modeling, Finance, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Estimation, Applied Mathematics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Simulation Models for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Complex Problem Solving, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università Bocconi

    Capital-investissement et capital-risque

    Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Investments, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Due Diligence, Portfolio Management, Tax Laws, Legal Risk

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

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Data Integration, SQL, Transaction Processing, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Transact-SQL, Data Maintenance, Databases, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Performance Tuning, Database Systems, Data Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    190 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Cost Management, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Operational Analysis, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Planning, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Multistate Taxation

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Planning, Corporate Tax, Tax Management, Income Tax, Tax Laws, Sales Tax, Tax Compliance, Property and Real Estate, Case Law

    Build toward a degree

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

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    Indian School of Business

    Basic Financial Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Financial Management, Budgeting, Tax Planning, Investments, Economics, Income Tax, Risk Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Leadership and Management, Discussion Facilitation, Philanthropy, Public Administration, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Review, Organizational Leadership, Community Development, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Case Studies, Analysis, Decision Making

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Game Theory II: Advanced Applications: Stanford University
  • Los obstáculos y la conducción en las negociaciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Strategic Management Essentials: University of Huddersfield
  • Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Interest Rate Models: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Simulation Models for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Capital-investissement et capital-risque: Università Bocconi
  • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft
  • Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Multistate Taxation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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