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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managing Supply Chain Disruption During COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Management, Supplier Management, Materials Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Logistics Management, Logistics, Crisis Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Contingency Planning, Manufacturing Operations, Demand Planning, Case Studies, Personal protective equipment, Operational Efficiency, Capacity Management, Business Strategies

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    140 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Economics, Market Trend, Business Economics, Market Analysis, Operating Cost, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Cost Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Competencias para la empleabilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Adaptability, Change Management, Higher Education, Workforce Development, Collaboration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    225 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Managing Teams Documents and Files

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Collaborative Software, File Management, Document Management, Collaboration, Team Management, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Project Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Kennesaw State University

    The Define Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Analysis, Analysis, Process Improvement, Project Documentation, Quality Improvement, Customer Analysis, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Management, Business Process

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Machine Learning for Accounting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Text Mining, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Pandas (Python Package), Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Strategic Sales Management Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Case Studies, Sales Process, Strategic Marketing, B2B Sales, Business Strategies, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Peer Review

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Power Query Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Consolidation, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Validation, Automation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Launching Your Freelancing Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Automation, Process Improvement, Client Services, Customer Analysis, Presentations, Expectation Management, Business Planning, Brand Strategy, Business Development, Portfolio Management, Time Management, Marketing Strategies

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    The Intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Business Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Financial Reporting, Business Metrics, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Stakeholder Management, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Management, Social Impact, Corporate Strategy, Finance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How to use Custom and Conditional Formatting in Excel

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Management of Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Cultural Diversity, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Culture, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Diversity Awareness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Managing Supply Chain Disruption During COVID-19: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior: Illinois Tech
  • Competencias para la empleabilidad: Universidad Austral
  • Managing Teams Documents and Files : Coursera
  • The Define Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Machine Learning for Accounting with Python: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Strategic Sales Management Final Project: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Power Query Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Launching Your Freelancing Business: California Institute of the Arts
  • The Intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Sustainability: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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