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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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    ESSEC Business School

    L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité

    Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Forecasting, Social Sciences, Education and Training, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Human Learning, Organizational Effectiveness, Knowledge Transfer, Sociology, Informatics, Human Development, Economic Development, Psychology

    4.7
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    387 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Industrial IoT Markets and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Telecommunications, Network Protocols, Market Opportunities, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Systems, Cloud Deployment, Software-Defined Networking, Market Intelligence

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    Coursera

    How to Use Lookup Reference Math and Text Functions in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office

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    544 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Business Execution: Ops, Team Management & Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Supplier Relationship Management, Internal Communications, Systems Thinking, Process Mapping, Operational Efficiency, Contract Management, Supplier Management, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, Leadership Studies, Team Leadership, AI Enablement, Leadership, Operations Management, Communication, Business, Team Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    307 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Storytelling in Branding and Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Marketing, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement, Branding, Brand Awareness, Advertising, Brand Loyalty, Journalism, Customer Engagement, Target Audience

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    357 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Sales Presentations, Capital Markets, Finance, Fundraising, Business Valuation, General Finance, Investments, Prospecting and Qualification, Presentations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Emprendimientos creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Management, Adaptability, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Non-Verbal Communication, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Organizational Skills, Planning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    396 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication, Target Audience, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Collaboration, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Organizational Structure, Discussion Facilitation, Stress Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    AI Strategy and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Strategy, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Business Strategies, Corporate Strategy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Governance, Business Transformation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Risking, Big Data, Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Marketing e vendas B2B: Fechando novos negócios

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Sales Presentation, Selling Techniques, B2B Sales, Customer Analysis, General Sales Practices, Customer Insights, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Sales, Customer Retention, Target Audience, Customer Success Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Marketing, Inside Sales, Marketing Strategies, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Persona Development

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?"

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Finance, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, General Accounting, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Income Statement, Accounting Records, Entrepreneurial Finance, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Equities, Organizational Structure, Governance

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité: ESSEC Business School
  • Industrial IoT Markets and Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • How to Use Lookup Reference Math and Text Functions in Excel: Coursera
  • Business Execution: Ops, Team Management & Communication: Coursera
  • Storytelling in Branding and Content Marketing: IE Business School
  • New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Emprendimientos creativos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen: University of California, Irvine
  • Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations: IBM
  • AI Strategy and Governance: University of Pennsylvania

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