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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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    University of California, Davis

    Social Network Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Social Sciences, Graph Theory, Data Cleansing, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Marketing and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Staff Management, People Management, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Cultural Sensitivity, B2B Sales, Target Market, Business Management, Diversity Marketing, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG Impact: Investor Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Portfolio Risk, Equities, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Social Impact, Portfolio Management, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Analysis, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Corporate Finance, Petroleum Industry, Performance Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities

    Skills you'll gain: General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accrual Accounting, Accruals, Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, International Financial Reporting Standards, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Lease Contracts, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Capstone - Launch Your Own Business!

    Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Web Presence, Production Planning, Operations, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Ledgers (Accounting), Small Business Accounting, New Business Development, Demand Generation, Business Development, Commercial Laws, Owned Media, Digital Media Strategy, Financial Statements, Marketing, Promotional Strategies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Blended Language Learning in the Age of AI: Design and Practice for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Course Development, Digital pedagogy, Language Learning, AI Integrations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Digital Analysis, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Development, Performance Improvement, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Infrastructure, Case Studies, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, HR Tech, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Platforms, Cybersecurity, Data Integrity

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

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    IBM

    Introduction to Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Program Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Coordinating, Leadership, Job Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Business Continuity, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Analysis

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    AI for Knowledge Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI literacy, AI powered creativity, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, OpenAI, LLM Application, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

    4.5
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Leadership Development, Analysis, Goal Setting, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Overcoming Obstacles, Mitigation

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

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    China Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Market Intelligence, Go To Market Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Market Opportunities, Global Marketing, E-Commerce, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cultural Sensitivity, Economic Development, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Social Network Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • International Marketing and Management: University of Colorado Boulder
  • ESG Impact: Investor Perspective: University of Pennsylvania
  • Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Capstone - Launch Your Own Business!: Michigan State University
  • Blended Language Learning in the Age of AI: Design and Practice for Teachers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 2: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Introduction to Program Management: IBM
  • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec
  • AI for Knowledge Workers: University of California, Davis

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