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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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    Starweaver

    Digital Transformation in Hospitality

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Vendor Management, Social Media Campaigns, Hospitality Management, Social Media Marketing, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media, Performance Measurement, Digital Media Strategy, Business Relationship Management, Operational Efficiency, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Customer Engagement, Search Engine Optimization, Content Management

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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Advanced Models for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Workforce Management, Business Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, Workforce Planning, Financial Modeling, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Resource Allocation, Finance, Analytics, Production Planning, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Implicaciones estratégicas de la marca

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience improvement, Growth Strategies, Strategic Communication, Market Share, New Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, User Experience, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Improve Business Performance with Microsoft Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Employee Engagement, User Feedback, Microsoft 365, Business Intelligence Software, Performance Analysis, Internal Communications, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Business Software, Market Research, User Research, Data Analysis Software, Business Strategy

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Начинаем работать с Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Infographics, Video Production, Content Creation, Design, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Software

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Starweaver

    Complete Executive Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Responsible AI, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Social Skills, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Interpersonal Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Change Management, Communication, Strategic Communication, Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Power BI & Power Virtual Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Business Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Data Security, Microsoft Teams, Data Analysis Software, No-Code Development, Customer Engagement

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Neuromarketing

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Consumer Behaviour, Influencing, Marketing Psychology, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Statistical Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Advertising, Behavioral Economics, Data Analysis Software, Biomedical Technology, Marketing Communications, Experimentation, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Courage, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Technical Management, Professionalism, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, IT Management, Ancient History, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Technology Strategies, Business Leadership, Leadership, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Artificial Intelligence

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Google Sheets, Scheduling, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Tech Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Sales, Sales Presentation, Solution Selling, B2B Sales, Consultative Approaches, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Process, Return On Investment, Stakeholder Engagement, Value Propositions, Customer Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Manage Your Versions with Git (Part I)

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Software Configuration Management, Project Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    110 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Digital Transformation in Hospitality: Starweaver
  • Advanced Models for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Implicaciones estratégicas de la marca: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Improve Business Performance with Microsoft Forms: Coursera
  • Начинаем работать с Canva: Coursera
  • Complete Executive Leadership: Starweaver
  • Power BI & Power Virtual Agents: Microsoft
  • Neuromarketing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Google Sheets: Coursera

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