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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Sorting, Filtering, Data-Validation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Data Integrity, Microsoft Office

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Program Management and the Art of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, User Story, Stakeholder Communications, Executive Presence, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Influencing, Leadership, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Data Management, Professional Development, Team Building, Data Integrity, Meeting Facilitation, Negotiation, Data Presentation, Communication, Risk Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    I

    IESE Business School

    The Role of the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Media Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Communication, Marketing Communications, Presentations, Non-Verbal Communication, Journalism, Content Creation, Crisis Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    TOEFL Speaking and Writing Sections Skills Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    185 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado System

    Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Building, Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Teamwork, Empathy, Team Management, Team Motivation, Cooperation, Personal Development, Product Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Discussion Facilitation, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Conflict Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    L

    LearnKartS

    Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Team Building, People Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    K

    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Cyber Attacks, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Data Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    251 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Program Manager Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Milestones (Project Management), Project Closure, Resource Management, Scope Management, Risk Management, Budget Management, Portfolio Management, Performance Reporting, Organizational Strategy, Benefits Administration, Professional Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Création de Designs Marketing avec Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Style Guides, Marketing, Branding

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Simplilearn

    Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Performance marketing, Marketing Psychology, Customer Relationship Management, Paid media, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Advertising Campaigns, Google Analytics, UI/UX Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Architecture, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Climate Change Mitigation, Disabilities, Traffic Flow Optimization, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    231 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    University of Virginia

    إستراتيجية الأعمال المتقدمة

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Product Lifecycle Management, International Finance, Risk Analysis, Global Marketing, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Excel for Beginners: Sorting, Filtering, Data-Validation: Coursera
  • Program Management and the Art of Communication: University of Maryland, College Park
  • The Role of the Media : IESE Business School
  • TOEFL Speaking and Writing Sections Skills Mastery: University of California, Irvine
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: University of Colorado System
  • Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: LearnKartS
  • Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters: Kennesaw State University
  • Program Manager Capstone: IBM
  • Création de Designs Marketing avec Canva: Coursera
  • Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM: Simplilearn

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