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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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    Coursera

    Optimize Campaigns: Data-Driven Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Cross-Channel Marketing, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Campaign Management, Data Presentation, Performance Measurement, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Marketing Budgets, Model Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Generate Personalized Content with AI Prompts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Personalized Service, Marketing Communications, Customer Communications Management, Content Development and Management, Customer Engagement, Promotions and Campaigns

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Foundations of Account Management

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Administrative Support, Sales Process, Customer Service, AI Personalization, Sales Management, Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Process Mapping, Account Management, Microsoft Copilot, File Management, Communication, Brainstorming, Scheduling

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Track & Optimize AI Traffic Flow

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Google Gemini, AI Enablement, Data Storytelling, User Flows, ChatGPT, Digital Media Strategy, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Process Analysis, Performance Metric

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Invoices: Tax, Data & Spreadsheets

    Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Accounting Records, Billing, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Tax Compliance, Payment Processing and Collection, Microsoft Excel, Sales Tax, Regulatory Requirements, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Individual Development Plan (IDP)

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Strategic Planning, Smart Goals, Planning, Personal Development, Strategic Thinking, Action Oriented, Timelines, Professional Development, Adaptability, Accountability, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Time Management, Mentorship

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Estimate Agile Work with Story Points

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, User Story, Project Estimation, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Forecasting, Jira (Software), Project Management Software, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Google Analytics Course: Track, Analyze & Grow

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Looker (Software), Real Time Data, Analytics, Google Ads, Data Analysis, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Performance Analysis, Customer Retention, E-Commerce

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    AI-Powered Exploration With Adobe Firefly Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Conceptual Design, Visual Design, Prompt Engineering, Creative Design, Creative Thinking, Collaborative Software, Design Thinking, Collaboration, Generative AI, Branding, Workflow Management, Communication, Asset Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    NAAR: Track Customer Payments Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Receivable, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accounting Records, Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Cash Flows, Cash Management, Management Reporting, Financial Forecasting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Typography and Color Theory in Design with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Typography, Creative Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Accounting: Balance Ledgers & Adjust Entries

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accruals, Ledgers (Accounting), Month End Closing, Accrual Accounting, Accounting Software, General Ledger, Accounting Records, Accounting, General Accounting, Reconciliation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Optimize Campaigns: Data-Driven Marketing: Coursera
  • Generate Personalized Content with AI Prompts: Coursera
  • Foundations of Account Management: Microsoft
  • Track & Optimize AI Traffic Flow: Coursera
  • Invoices: Tax, Data & Spreadsheets: Coursera
  • Individual Development Plan (IDP): University of Minnesota
  • Estimate Agile Work with Story Points: Coursera
  • Google Analytics Course: Track, Analyze & Grow: LearnKartS
  • AI-Powered Exploration With Adobe Firefly Boards: Adobe
  • NAAR: Track Customer Payments Fast: Coursera

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