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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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    Microsoft

    The PL-900 Practice Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Product Automation, Microsoft Development Tools, Business Intelligence Software, Application Development, No-Code Development, Generative AI Agents, Dashboard Creation, Systems Integration

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Trabajo en equipo y creatividad

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Ideation, Teamwork, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Communication, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Team Collaboration, Influencing, Collaboration, Professional Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a services customer satisfaction process

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, Loyalty Programs, Customer Analysis, Process Mapping, Customer Insights, Customer Relationship Management, Process Design, Journey Mapping, Customer Engagement, Customer Support, Cross-Channel Marketing, Business Process, Integrated Marketing Communications, Customer Retention, Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Alex Genadinik

    Digital Marketing Masterclass: A-Z Marketing Strategy - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Meta Ads Manager, Blogs, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Podcasting, Video Production, Growth Strategies, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Shared Media, Paid media, Marketing Channel, Google Ads, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Web Presence

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Criatividade e Liderança

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Ideation, Diversity Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Digital Transformation, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Business Modeling, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, People Management, Leadership and Management, Operational Excellence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Introduction and Course Outline

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Managing Employee Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Management Training And Development, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Employee Coaching, People Management, Goal Setting, Performance Metric, Expectation Management, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Performance Measurement, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Collaboration, Accountability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Scale Up Your Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Performance Metric, Entrepreneurship, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Performance Measurement, Culture Transformation, Governance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Corporate Strategy, Diversity Awareness, Employee Onboarding, Process Development, Sales Management, Compliance Management, Sales Strategy, Risk Appetite, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Thinking, Leadership

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Detect, Respond, and Recover from Cloud Cybersecurity Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Threat Management, System Monitoring, IT Automation, Record Keeping, Problem Management, Google Cloud Platform

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    运营管理概论(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operations, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Production Process, Process Management, Production Management, Business Process, Operational Performance Management, Quality Management, Process Optimization, Business Workflow Analysis, Inventory Management, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Process Improvement, Inventory Management System, Performance Improvement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Happiness Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Compassion, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Integrity, Relationship Building, Psychology, Habit Formation, Cognitive flexibility, Liberal Arts, Culture, Physiology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Gerontology, Mental Health Therapies, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Childhood Education and Development, Pediatrics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Health Counseling, Working With Children, Developmental Disabilities, Psychology, Geriatrics, Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The PL-900 Practice Exam: Microsoft
  • Trabajo en equipo y creatividad: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Create a services customer satisfaction process: Coursera
  • Digital Marketing Masterclass: A-Z Marketing Strategy - 2026: Alex Genadinik
  • Criatividade e Liderança: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Introduction and Course Outline: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Managing Employee Performance: Starweaver
  • Scale Up Your Startup: IE Business School
  • Detect, Respond, and Recover from Cloud Cybersecurity Attacks: Google Cloud
  • 运营管理概论(中文版): University of Pennsylvania

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