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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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    Kennesaw State University

    Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Marketing Psychology, Decision Making, Purchasing, Customer Insights

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Cross Functional Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Team Collaboration, Supervision, Internal Communications, Communication Strategies, Analytical Skills

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    The 360º Corporation: Tools for Achieving Corporate Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Governance, Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Impact, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Leadership Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Leadership, Business Modeling, Experimentation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Driving engagement, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Blended Learning, Collaborative Software, Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, digital literacy, Information Privacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Setting a Generative AI Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, AI Enablement, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Large Language Modeling

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إدارة المشتريات والعقود

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Management, Materials Management, Vendor Contracts, Supplier Management, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Mastering Business Essentials: Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Business, Market Dynamics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Business Strategy, Business Operations, Business Acumen, Logistics Management, Business Economics, Business Marketing, Business Modeling, Gross Profit, Strategic Thinking, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Decision Making, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Decision-Making

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Providing Technical Support for AWS Workloads

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Consulting, Amazon S3, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Technical Support, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Scenario Testing, System Support, Virtual Networking, Customer Support, Cloud Storage, Cloud-Based Integration, Security Controls

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    AI Innovation & Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Process Analysis, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Product Management, Market Opportunities, ChatGPT, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Product Development, Innovation, Product Requirements, AI Personalization, Product Knowledge

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Business Implications of AI: Full course

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Leadership, Decision Making, Corporate Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, Digital Transformation, AI Integrations, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change

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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Education and Training, Smart Goals, Community Health, Train The Trainer, Educational Materials, Health Education, Adult Education, Needs Assessment, Planning, Case Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Contexto de Negocios en LATAM: Factores Políticos, Sociales y Económicos

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Financial Market, World History, Business Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, International Finance, Financial Systems, Economics, Socioeconomics, Business Modeling, Business, Political Sciences, Capital Markets, Market Data, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Investments

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    Rating, 4.7 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

  • Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer: Kennesaw State University
  • Cross Functional Collaboration: Starweaver
  • The 360º Corporation: Tools for Achieving Corporate Purpose: University of Toronto
  • Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners: Macquarie University
  • Setting a Generative AI Strategy: Coursera
  • إدارة المشتريات والعقود: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Mastering Business Essentials: Introduction: Emory University
  • Providing Technical Support for AWS Workloads: Amazon Web Services
  • AI Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Starweaver
  • Business Implications of AI: Full course: 28DIGITAL

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