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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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Popular Business Plan Courses and Certifications


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    CertNexus

    Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Big Data, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    286 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Transformation, Technology Solutions, Business Technologies, Cloud Computing, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Real Time Data, Value Propositions, Case Studies

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    206 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Relations, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Generative AI Agents, Corporate Communications, Performance Metric, Generative AI, Content Creation, Goal Setting, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École normale supérieure

    Les transitions énergétique & écologique dans les pays du Sud

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Socioeconomics, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Business, Environmental Science, Governance, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Project Finance, Financial Policy, Public Policies, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    389 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Strategic Thinking for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Research, Influencing, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Collection, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Proactivity, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Surveys, Creative Thinking, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Recognizing Others, Active Listening, Cognitive flexibility, Research Methodologies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    119 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción al mercado

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Market Research, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Go To Market Strategy, Business Analytics, Product Promotion, Market Analysis, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Budgeting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    266 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, K-12 pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Public Policies, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Planning, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Initiative and Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    549 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de las Ventas y el Marketing con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Sales Process, Marketing Strategies, Sales Strategy, Marketing Planning, Value Propositions, Sales, Brand Strategy, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Brand Management, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Goal Setting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    206 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Innovations in Investment Technology: Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Investments, FinTech, Financial Trading, Portfolio Management, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Financial Market, Artificial Neural Networks, Automation, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    418 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Interest Rate Models

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Market, Risk Management, Investments, Financial Modeling, Market Data, Portfolio Management, Mathematical Modeling, Finance, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Estimation, Applied Mathematics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Supply Chain, Social Impact, Organizational Structure

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    461 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Utilize LinkedIn for Career Search

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Applicant Tracking Systems, Social Media, Editing, Job Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    269 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
  • Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Public Relations: Microsoft
  • Les transitions énergétique & écologique dans les pays du Sud: École normale supérieure
  • Strategic Thinking for Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Introducción al mercado: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • Fundamentos de las Ventas y el Marketing con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Innovations in Investment Technology: Artificial Intelligence: University of Michigan
  • Interest Rate Models: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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