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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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    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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 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
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    300 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

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Ciencia de datos​

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality, Data Science, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    566 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Client Services, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Client Support, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Telecommuting, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Gap Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    450 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Business Analysis and CAPM Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Business Analysis, Requirements Management, Team Building, Business Requirements, Acceptance Testing, Business Process Modeling, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Business Modeling, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Registration, Stakeholder Communications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Salesforce

    Representante de desarrollo de ventas de Salesforce

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Sales Development, Growth Mindedness, Oral Expression, Lead Generation, Time Management, Active Listening, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Enthusiasm, Constructive Feedback, Consultative Selling, Verbal Communication Skills, Prospecting and Qualification, Inside Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Sales, Cultural Diversity, Interviewing Skills, Salesforce, Storytelling

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Content Development and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Content Development and Management, Proofreading, Public Relations, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Content Management, Web Content, Marketing and Public Relations, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Content Strategy, Social Media Content, Blogs, AI Enablement, Workflow Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Communication Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Business Communication, Team Building, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Management, Strategic Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Negotiation, Stakeholder Communications, Business Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Active Listening

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: University of Colorado System
  • Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone: IBM
  • 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
  • Ciencia de datos​: Universidad de los Andes
  • Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator: Goodwill Industries International
  • Business Analysis and CAPM Exam Preparation: Packt
  • Excel for Beginners: Sorting, Filtering, Data-Validation: Coursera
  • Representante de desarrollo de ventas de Salesforce: Salesforce
  • Content Development and Management: Microsoft

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