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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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    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for management professionals

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Automation, Digital Transformation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Mi nueva empresa: los siguientes pasos

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, New Product Development, Leadership Development, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Performance Analysis, Innovation, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, Business Analysis, Business Communication, Growth Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Innovation Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Development, Product Strategy, Sustainable Business, Product Management, Marketing, Sustainable Design, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercialization, Marketing Strategies, Business Marketing, Presentations, Corporate Sustainability, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Metrics, Cash Flows

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IESE Business School

    Career Path Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Trend Analysis, Sales, Market Trend, LinkedIn, Spreadsheet Software, Relationship Building, Business Marketing, Presentations, Adaptability, Communication Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Program Management: Stakeholders Identification in ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Software, Project Design, Program Development, Process Flow Diagrams, Agile Methodology

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    Universidad Austral

    Compra programática de medios: Publicidad online en tiempo real

    Skills you'll gain: Media Buying, Digital Media Strategy, Paid media, Online Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Media Strategy, Media Planning, Performance marketing, Digital Advertising, Campaign Management, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Information Management, Generative AI, Productivity Software, Microsoft Word, Content Creation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Introduction to Hospitality Management in the 21st Century

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Innovation, Hotels and Accommodations, Service Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Service, Restaurant Operation, Cultural Sensitivity, Digital Transformation, Corporate Sustainability, AI Personalization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    NIIT

    Server side JavaScript with Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Unit Testing, Server Side, Javascript, Debugging, Back-End Web Development, File Systems, Development Testing, Web Applications

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Management of Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Cultural Diversity, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Culture, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Diversity Awareness

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Mitigation, Hazard Analysis, Business Priorities, Financial Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Cost Benefit Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Investment Management, Governance, Resilience, Environment

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Marketing, Instagram, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Customer Relationship Management, UI/UX Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Facebook, E-Commerce, Google Ads, Pinterest, Brand Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to AI for management professionals: AI Business School
  • Mi nueva empresa: los siguientes pasos : Universidad de los Andes
  • Product Innovation Management: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Career Path Essentials: IESE Business School
  • Program Management: Stakeholders Identification in ClickUp: Coursera
  • Compra programática de medios: Publicidad online en tiempo real: Universidad Austral
  • Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Hospitality Management in the 21st Century : Starweaver
  • Server side JavaScript with Node.js: NIIT
  • Management of Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams: University of California, Davis

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