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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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    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Introduction to Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Digital Assets, Supply Chain Management, FinTech, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Accounting, Security Awareness, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Security Controls, Cryptography, Multi-Factor Authentication, Transaction Processing, Authentications, Risk Management, Business

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    IS/IT Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, Change Management, Information Technology, Governance, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, System Implementation, Resource Allocation, Return On Investment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDHEC Business School

    Building Strategic Foresight Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Trend Analysis, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Decision Making, Creativity, Emerging Technologies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Financial Management for Product Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Proposal Writing, Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Finance, Finance, Return On Investment, Accounting and Finance Software, Product Management, Presentations, Cash Flows

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

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Big Data: el impacto de los datos masivos en la sociedad actual

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Big Data, Data Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Data Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Data Governance, Social Studies, Business Transformation, Social Sciences, Social Impact

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Power Query Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Consolidation, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Validation, Automation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investment Banking: M&A and Initial Public Offerings

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Negotiation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Leadership Development, Analysis, Goal Setting, Strategic Leadership, Risk Analysis, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Online Marketing: Social Media, Ads & E-commerce Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Content Creation, Customer Retention, Instagram, Paid media, Customer Relationship Building, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, TikTok, Keyword Research, Strategic Marketing, Brand Marketing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Cómo Invertir en Cripto

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Digital Assets, Investments, Blockchain, Portfolio Management, Market Trend, Financial Analysis, Market Data, Asset Management, FinTech, Operating Cost, Decision Making, Risking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Working as a Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Agile Methodology, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, User Story, Employee Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Conflict Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Reading Financial Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Annual Reports, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Management Reporting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Risk Analysis, Business Acumen, Cash Flows

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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

  • Introduction to Blockchain: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  • IS/IT Governance: University of Minnesota
  • Building Strategic Foresight Capabilities: EDHEC Business School
  • Financial Management for Product Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Big Data: el impacto de los datos masivos en la sociedad actual: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Power Query Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Investment Banking: M&A and Initial Public Offerings: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science: Dartmouth College
  • Online Marketing: Social Media, Ads & E-commerce Certificate: SkillUp
  • Cómo Invertir en Cripto: Universidad Austral

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