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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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    Emory University

    AI's Existing Impact

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Personalized Service, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Psychology, ChatGPT, Business-To-Consumer, Customer Engagement, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Service, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Marketing, Responsible AI, Marketing Analytics, Algorithms, Content Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    業務効率や生産性向上につながる時間管理

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Risk Management, Scheduling, Time Management, Resource Management, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Expectation Management, Professional Development, Decision Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Storytelling - Relanza tu Marca

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Marketing Communications, Data Visualization, Brand Strategy, Strategic Communication, Presentations, Content Creation, Branding, Driving engagement, Content Strategy, Target Audience

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

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    Simplilearn

    Search Engine Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Information Architecture, Content Strategy, Content Creation, User Experience

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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding the Value of Human-Centered Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Thinking, Creativity, Research and Design, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Surveys, Data Collection, Storytelling, Design Strategies, Collaboration, Innovation, User Research, Presentations, Communication, Goal Setting

    4.3
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    15 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FC0-U61)

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Web Applications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Security Awareness, Computer Literacy, System Configuration, Microsoft Office, Authentications, Microsoft Windows, Peripheral Devices, Patch Management, Technical Support, Mac OS, Database Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Stratégies de communication à l’ère du virtuel

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Communication, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Negotiation, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Climate Change in Water and Sanitation Utilities

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Business, Risk Management, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Finance, Innovation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Acquisition, Risk, and Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Estimation, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Return On Investment, Statistical Analysis, Sample Size Determination, R (Software), Data Analysis, Business Risk Management, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Project Estimation, Business Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Reputation Crisis? Facebook meets Cambridge Analytica

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Social Media Management, Facebook, Policy Analysis, Data Ethics, Leadership, Information Privacy, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Food and Wine Pairing

    Skills you'll gain: Bartending, Cooking, Hospitality, Planning, Meal Planning And Preparation, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Strategic Planning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Agile and Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Prioritization, Lean Methodologies, Project Management Life Cycle, Waterfall Methodology, Continuous Integration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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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

  • AI's Existing Impact: Emory University
  • 業務効率や生産性向上につながる時間管理: University of California, Irvine
  • Storytelling - Relanza tu Marca: Universidad de Palermo
  • Search Engine Optimization: Simplilearn
  • Understanding the Value of Human-Centered Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FC0-U61): Packt
  • Stratégies de communication à l’ère du virtuel: University of Toronto
  • Climate Change in Water and Sanitation Utilities: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Data Acquisition, Risk, and Estimation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Reputation Crisis? Facebook meets Cambridge Analytica: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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