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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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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Think Critically: Deductive Reasoning and Mental Models

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Cognitive flexibility, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Open Mindset, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Java Testing

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Test Case, Software Testing, Mockups, Development Testing, Testability, Eclipse (Software), Test Data, Test Automation, Test Execution Engine, Integrated Development Environments, Test Script Development, Java

    3.8
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    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Business Process Modeling with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Process Analysis, Business Transformation, Process Management, Case Studies, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodologies, AI Workflows, Six Sigma Methodology, Innovation, Automation, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kotter

    The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Relations Movement, Adaptability, Lifelong Learning, Neurology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    Nouveaux modèles économiques des associations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Business Modeling, Social Impact, Strategic Partnership, Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Business Economics, Innovation, Economics, Stakeholder Engagement, Human Resources, Leadership

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Business Risk Management, Design and Product, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Design, User Experience, Business Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Generative AI in Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Human Resources, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Human Resource Strategy, AI Personalization, Employee Performance Management, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Sourcing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Benchmarking, Competitive Analysis, Business Analytics, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Financial Analysis

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    English for Running a Successful Business

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Sales, Project Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Corporate Sustainability, Grammar, Writing, Business, Business Reporting, Vocabulary

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

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    Kennesaw State University

    Professional Selling: Step 3 - Become a High-Performer

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Sales Presentation, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Solution Selling, Customer Relationship Building, Prospecting and Qualification, Rapport Building, Product Demonstration, Negotiation, Product Knowledge, Setting Appointments, Return On Investment, Cost Benefit Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISACA

    Auditing Generative AI: Strategy, Analysis & Risk Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Auditing, Compliance Auditing, AI Security, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Mitigation, Business Transformation, Machine Learning Methods

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

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Customer Service in the Age of Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Personalized Service, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, Generative AI, Customer Service, Self Service Technologies, Customer experience improvement, Customer Support, Performance Analysis, Performance Improvement

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 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

  • Think Critically: Deductive Reasoning and Mental Models: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Java Testing: LearnQuest
  • Business Process Modeling with AI: Starweaver
  • The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change: Kotter
  • Nouveaux modèles économiques des associations: ESSEC Business School
  • Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Introduction to Generative AI in Human Resources: Coursera
  • Sourcing Analytics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • English for Running a Successful Business: University of California, Irvine
  • Professional Selling: Step 3 - Become a High-Performer: Kennesaw State University

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