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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.


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Popular Business Plan Courses and Certifications


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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Tools for Define and Measure

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Project Management, Project Planning, Process Mapping, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Customer Insights, Stakeholder Engagement

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Financial Automation with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Financial Data, Accounting and Finance Software, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Management, Generative AI, Automation, Financial Forecasting, Financial Regulation, Finance, Financial Reporting, Data Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Securities (Finance)

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    Board Infinity

    Hootsuite for Beginners: Hands-On Social Media Management

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Content Performance Analysis, Brand Awareness, Social Media Strategy, Brand Management, Performance Analysis, Instagram

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Interviewer training for Hiring Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Employee Training, Workplace inclusivity, Management Training And Development, Talent Recruitment, Training and Development, Diversity Awareness, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Talent Sourcing, Active Listening, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Liminal Thinking: Shaping Beliefs for Personal Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Communication, Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Self-Awareness, Change Management, Leadership and Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    AI Fundamentals for Non-Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Big Data, Machine Learning Algorithms, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Machine Learning, Customer Data Management, Autoencoders, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Algorithms, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    University of Leeds

    Data Science: How to Plan Projects, Research and Reflect

    Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Communication, Technical Communication, Record Keeping, Critical Thinking, Technical Writing

    Intermediate · 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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    Board Infinity

    Mastering Brand Awareness: Fundamentals to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Marketing Psychology, Digital Media Strategy, Target Market, Paid media, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Campaigns, Persona Development, Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media, Storytelling, Content Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Business Analysis: Excel, KPIs & GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Regression Analysis, Business Metrics, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence

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    University of California, Davis

    Secrets to Content that Engages and Converts

    Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Driving engagement, Email Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Search Engine Optimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Six Sigma Tools for Define and Measure: Kennesaw State University
  • Financial Automation with Generative AI: Edureka
  • Hootsuite for Beginners: Hands-On Social Media Management: Board Infinity
  • Interviewer training for Hiring Managers: Board Infinity
  • Liminal Thinking: Shaping Beliefs for Personal Growth: Packt
  • AI Fundamentals for Non-Data Scientists: University of Pennsylvania
  • Estimate Agile Work with Story Points: Coursera
  • Data Science: How to Plan Projects, Research and Reflect: University of Leeds
  • Google Analytics Course: Track, Analyze & Grow: LearnKartS
  • Mastering Brand Awareness: Fundamentals to Advanced: Board Infinity

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