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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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    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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    LearnKartS

    Email Etiquette

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Communication, Global Marketing, Intercultural Competence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Навыки Excel для бизнеса: Основы

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Computer Literacy, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 1: A Soft Skills Course

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Trustworthiness, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Wesleyan University

    Machine Learning for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Model Evaluation, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    327 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    Berklee

    Improvisación de jazz

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Storytelling, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Oral Expression, Music, Instrumental Music, Creativity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    260 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace with Gemini

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Storytelling, Video Production, Gemini, Google Docs, Google Workspace, Video Editing, Responsible AI, Proofreading, Prompt Engineering, Productivity Software, Gmail, Workflow Management, LLM Application, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Writing, Collaboration, Project Management, Business Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    311 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    大數據分析:商業應用與策略管理 (Big Data Analytics: Business Applications and Strategic Decisions)

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Social Media, Business Analytics, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, Financial Data, Banking, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Services

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    413 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Software Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Selling Techniques, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Market Analysis, Sales, Technical Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Customer Analysis, Market Dynamics, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    A Manager's Guide to Modern Hiring by AIRS®

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Talent Recruitment, Diversity Programs, New Hire Orientations, Process Improvement, Relationship Building, Human Resources, Brand Awareness, Talent Management, Consultative Approaches, Customer experience strategy (CX), Collaboration, Personalized Service, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Time Management, Decision Making, Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Reinforcement Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    300 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    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

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

  • Excel for Beginners: Sorting, Filtering, Data-Validation: Coursera
  • Email Etiquette: LearnKartS
  • Навыки Excel для бизнеса: Основы: Macquarie University
  • Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 1: A Soft Skills Course: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Machine Learning for Data Analysis: Wesleyan University
  • Improvisación de jazz : Berklee
  • Google Workspace with Gemini: Google Cloud
  • 大數據分析:商業應用與策略管理 (Big Data Analytics: Business Applications and Strategic Decisions): National Taiwan University
  • Software Sales: Coursera
  • A Manager's Guide to Modern Hiring by AIRS®: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

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