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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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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Liderazgo y habilidades de negociación

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Empathy, Performance Review, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Leadership, Relationship Building, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Communication, Influencing, Business Leadership, Communication Strategies, Strategic Planning

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    ESSEC Business School

    Entreprise et changement climatique

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Mitigation, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Business Transformation, Climate Change Adaptation, Education and Training, Business Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Modeling, Economics, Case Studies

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Technology Strategy: Creative Destruction

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Product Management, Organizational Change, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Competitive Analysis, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Network Analysis, Case Studies

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Modeling, Verification And Validation, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Technical Documentation, Product Testing, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Management, Organizational Skills

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Time Value of Money (TVM)

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Finance, Microsoft Excel, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Business Mathematics, Spreadsheet Software, Cash Flows, Investments, Decision Making

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Healthcare Project Management, Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Intensive Care Unit, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Infection Control, Teamwork

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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentation, Entrepreneurship, Capital Markets, Finance, Fundraising, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Contract Negotiation, Financial Modeling, Investments, Due Diligence, Business Planning, Cash Flows, Presentations, Storytelling

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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Institut Mines-TƩlƩcom

    Digital Business - Understand the digital world

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Entrepreneurship, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Knowledge Transfer, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Network Model, Product Planning

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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and the X-Factor

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Human Factors (Security), Threat Management, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Security Strategy, Employee Training, Behavior Management, Insurance

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create User Stories in Jira

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Jira (Software), Backlogs, Issue Tracking, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Project Management

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    IESE Business School

    Crisis Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Business Communication, Press Releases, Business Ethics, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Conflict Management, Public Speaking, Decision Making

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Gestión de proyectos: las bases del éxito

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Team Leadership, Planning, Project Schedules, Team Management, Scheduling, Leadership and Management, Timelines, Project Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Leadership, Scope Management, Communication

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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Liderazgo y habilidades de negociación:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Entreprise et changement climatique:Ā ESSEC Business School
  • Technology Strategy: Creative Destruction:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls:Ā Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Introduction to Time Value of Money (TVM):Ā University of Michigan
  • Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V):Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs:Ā University of Maryland, College Park
  • Digital Business - Understand the digital world:Ā Institut Mines-TĆ©lĆ©com
  • Cybersecurity and the X-Factor:Ā Kennesaw State University
  • Create User Stories in Jira:Ā Coursera

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