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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 Maryland, College Park

    Master Class for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Innovation, Proposal Writing, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, Corporate Finance, Overcoming Objections, New Product Development, Business Strategy, Commercialization, Value Propositions

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, Cost Reduction, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Solutions, Cost Management, Network Infrastructure, Database Management, Load Balancing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Technical Support, Network Security, Resource Management, Customer Support, Configuration Management

    4.4
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    136 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Game Developers and Esports Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Branding, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Game Design, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Product Support, Brand Strategy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Driving engagement

    4.6
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    214 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Learning Transfer and Life Long Learning (3L)

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Training, Knowledge Transfer, On-The-Job Training, Learning Theory, Motivational Skills, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Human Learning, Organizational Change, Performance Measurement, Self-Motivation, Learning Strategies, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    232 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investment Banking: M&A and Initial Public Offerings

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Equities, Accounting, Banking, Loans, Underwriting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Survey analysis to Gain Marketing Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Marketing Analytics, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, Market Research, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Strategic Marketing, Business Research, Correlation Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Branding, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Model Evaluation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyzing Market Attractiveness Using Creately

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Market Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, New Business Development, Business Analysis Tools, Innovation

    4.6
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    124 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Análisis de Negocios con Estados Financieros

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accruals, Cash Flows, Cash Management, Working Capital, Accrual Accounting, Asset Management, Resource Management, Equities, Market Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    169 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Innovating with Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Google Cloud Platform, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Quality, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Generative AI, Business Transformation, Cloud Solutions, AI literacy, Machine Learning, Analytics, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Model Training, Managed Services

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Team Management, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Adaptability, People Management, Performance Management, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Self-Awareness

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    140 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Grow Business Pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Business Development, Case Studies, Strategic Partnership, B2B Sales, New Business Development, Sales Pipelines, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Demand Generation, Direct Selling, Sales Management, Brand Awareness, Market Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Cómo inspirar y a motivar personas

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Visionary, Motivational Skills, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Leadership, Performance Review, Performance Appraisal, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Behavior Management, Communication

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

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

  • Master Class for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep: LearnKartS
  • Game Developers and Esports Organizations: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Learning Transfer and Life Long Learning (3L): University of California, Irvine
  • Investment Banking: M&A and Initial Public Offerings: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Survey analysis to Gain Marketing Insights: Emory University
  • Analyzing Market Attractiveness Using Creately: Coursera
  • Análisis de Negocios con Estados Financieros: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Innovating with Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence: Google Cloud
  • Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles: Coursera

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