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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.


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Popular Business Plan Courses and Certifications


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    Politecnico di Milano

    Fundamentals of Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Management, Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Game Theory, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Management, Problem Solving, Business, Complex Problem Solving, Business Strategy, Coordination

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    194 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Hospitality Luxury Brand Management

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality Services, Hospitality, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Brand Loyalty, Business Ethics, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Business, Market Dynamics, Corporate Sustainability, Quality Management, Customer experience improvement, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Liderando Equipos de Trabajo

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Decision Making, Time Management, Productivity, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Employee Retention, Human Resources, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Teamwork, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Transformation, Recognizing Others, Professional Development

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    309 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    How Software Ate Finance

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Capital Markets, Financial Trading, Asset Management, Mobile Banking, Consumer Lending, Blockchain, Banking, Financial Regulation, Investment Management, Digital Assets, Risk Management, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    166 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: Finanzas y Economía

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Negotiation, Purchasing, Business Writing, Business Communication, Decision Making, Forecasting, Auditing, Communication, Budgeting, Influencing, Vocabulary, English Language, Leadership, Financial Acumen, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Business Economics, Finance

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    411 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    Doing More with SAS Programming

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Data Integration, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Data Presentation

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

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    University of Michigan

    Liderazgo de equipos

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Trustworthiness, Decision Making, Rapport Building, Cooperation, People Management, Goal Setting, Leadership, Professional Development, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Coordination, Diversity and Inclusion

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

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    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG Impact: Investor Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Equities, Return On Investment, Social Impact, Business Ethics, Portfolio Management, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Petroleum Industry, Performance Analysis, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    238 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Mastering Self Management Skills for Career Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Conflict Management, Stress Management, Prioritization, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Communication, Creative Problem-Solving, Personal Development, Business Ethics, Empathy, Strategic Thinking, Goal Setting, Compliance Management, Teamwork, Overcoming Obstacles, Dealing With Ambiguity

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Grammar, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Layout Design, Process Design, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Digital Design, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Portfolio Management, Brand Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Equine Welfare and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Public Health, Vital Signs, Safety Assurance, Athletic Training, Physiology, Health Assessment, Behavior Management, Emergency Response, Psychology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Organization: Politecnico di Milano
  • Hospitality Luxury Brand Management: Starweaver
  • Liderando Equipos de Trabajo: Universidad de Palermo
  • How Software Ate Finance: Stanford University
  • Inglés Empresarial: Finanzas y Economía: Arizona State University
  • Doing More with SAS Programming: SAS
  • Liderazgo de equipos: University of Michigan
  • ESG Impact: Investor Perspective: University of Pennsylvania
  • Mastering Self Management Skills for Career Growth: LearnKartS
  • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series: Arizona State University

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