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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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    Lund University

    Digital Business Models

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Business Process, Software Development, Network Analysis, Business Strategy, E-Commerce, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Apple iOS, Decision Making, Case Studies, Amazon Web Services

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Power BI for Data-Driven Decision Makers

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Intelligence Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Microsoft 365, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Sharing, Data Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Modern Project Management with Microsoft Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Stakeholder Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Team Building, Agile Methodology, Quality Management, Agile Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Scrum (Software Development), Business Analysis, Virtual Teams, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Team Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Microsoft Project, Business

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Strategic Planning and Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    891 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    The Business of Social

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Business-To-Consumer, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Integrated Marketing Communications, Program Management, Marketing Budgets, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, A/B Testing, Information Privacy, Data Security

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Crystal Reports: Formulas, Parameters, and Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Ad Hoc Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Business Reporting, Microsoft Access, Report Writing, Data Analysis Software, Business Intelligence Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Office

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Channel Management and Retailing

    Skills you'll gain: Retail Management, Marketing Channel, Merchandising, Conflict Management, Market Opportunities, Retail Sales, Supply Chain, E-Commerce, Market Dynamics, Vendor Relationship Management, Cross-Channel Marketing, Growth Strategies, Supply Chain Planning, Promotional Strategies, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Strategic Partnership, Consumer Behaviour, Customer experience strategy (CX)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Investments, Business Valuation, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Market, Equities, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Regression Analysis, Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Cash Flows

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Visualize Business Data with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Modeling, Analytical Skills, Data Presentation, Analysis, Business Reporting, Data Management, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Management Reporting, Real Time Data, Analytics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Ad Hoc Reporting, Customer Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Marketing Analytics, Data Security, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Crystal Reports: Subreports and Drill-Downs

    Skills you'll gain: Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Process Validation, Report Writing, Data Sharing, Microsoft Access, Dashboard, Business Intelligence Software, Data Integration, Consolidation, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Editing, Microsoft Office

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    SAP Crystal Reports 2020 Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Heat Maps, Geospatial Mapping, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Pivot Tables And Charts, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Microsoft Access, Business Intelligence Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Microsoft Office

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Operations Management: Organization and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Organizational Strategy, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Supply Chain, Inventory Management System, Process Analysis, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Demand Planning, Capacity Management, Service Level

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Digital Business Models: Lund University
  • Microsoft Power BI for Data-Driven Decision Makers: Logical Operations
  • Modern Project Management with Microsoft Tools: Microsoft
  • Strategic Planning and Execution: University of Virginia
  • The Business of Social: Northwestern University
  • Crystal Reports: Formulas, Parameters, and Groups: Logical Operations
  • Channel Management and Retailing : IE Business School
  • Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Analyze and Visualize Business Data with Power BI: EDUCBA
  • Crystal Reports: Subreports and Drill-Downs: Logical Operations

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