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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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    Coursera

    Foundations of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Software, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Wrangling, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Data Processing, Anomaly Detection

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Program Management: Execution, Stakeholders & Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Control, Program Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Communications, Organizational Change, Resource Planning, Resource Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Governance, Program Implementation, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Team Building, Procurement, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Construção da Identidade de Líder

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Leadership, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Adaptability, People Development, Organizational Change, Professional Development, Resource Management, Decision Making, Influencing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leadership Style and Building a High-Performance Team

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Succession Planning, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Delegation Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, People Development, Organizational Leadership, Engineering Management, Team Building, People Management, Diversity Awareness, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Telecommuting, Talent Management, Leadership, Leadership Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Land, Agriculture, and Alternative Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Estate Planning, Portfolio Management, Real Estate, Investments, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Commercial Real Estate, Regulatory Compliance, Asset Management, Tax Planning, Finance, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Business Strategies, Strategic Planning, Business, Data Management, Financial Statements, Failure Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Generative AI in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Data Synthesis, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Copilot, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Prompt Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Digital Marketing and Ecommerce Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Digital Analysis, E-Commerce, Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, Data-Driven Marketing, Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de la Administración con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Performance Management, Workforce Development, Management Training And Development, Employee Training, Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Staff Management, Human Resources, Delegation Skills, People Development, Performance Review, Subcontracting, Talent Management, Employee Coaching, Culture Transformation, Business Management, Organizational Leadership, Recruitment, Organizational Structure

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Western Australia

    Attracting and Sourcing Diverse Candidates

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Sourcing, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Talent Acquisition, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Talent Pipelining, Professional Networking, Job Evaluation, Strategic Sourcing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Advertising

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Leadership Studies, Executive Presence, Verbal Strategic Communication, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Analysis Tools, Business Planning, Communication Strategies, Patient Safety, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Telehealth, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards, Safety Assurance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Crear un CV y una Carta de Presentación en Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Productivity Software, Recruitment, Writing, Design

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google

    Organizing Communication and Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Document Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Communication, Goal Setting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Foundations of Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Program Management: Execution, Stakeholders & Governance: SkillUp
  • Construção da Identidade de Líder: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Leadership Style and Building a High-Performance Team: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Land, Agriculture, and Alternative Investing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Analysis and Visualization with Generative AI in Excel: Microsoft
  • GenAI for Digital Marketing and Ecommerce Analysts: Coursera
  • Fundamentos de la Administración con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Attracting and Sourcing Diverse Candidates: University of Western Australia
  • Leadership for Healthcare Professionals: University of Michigan

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