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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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    The State University of New York

    Strategic Self-Marketing and Personal Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Presentations, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Marketing, LinkedIn, Self-Awareness, Peer Review, Professional Networking, Public Relations, Constructive Feedback

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    232 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Statistics for Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Scientific Visualization, Data Science, Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    452 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Social Media Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Paid media, Instagram, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Driving engagement, Business Ethics, Brand Awareness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    330 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Unsupervised Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Designing the Future of Work

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Automation, Digital Transformation, Human Centered Design, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Process Automation, Forecasting, Organizational Change

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    318 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    E

    ESSEC Business School

    Entreprise et changement climatique

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Excel Formulas, Financial Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Management, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Financial Forecasting, Process Optimization, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    570 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Management Tools and Security Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Security Strategy, Network Security, Firewall, Cloud Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Application Security, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    543 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, ArcGIS, Data Visualization, Data Compilation, Data Mapping, Data Storytelling, Metadata Management, Data Integration, Data Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    321 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cryptography, Information Systems Security, Security Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Access, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Management, Information Management, Big Data

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    586 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    A

    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: Finanzas y Economía

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Negotiation, Purchasing, Business Writing, Business Communication, Decision Making, Forecasting, Auditing, Communication, Budgeting, Influencing, Vocabulary, English Language, Leadership, Financial Acumen, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Business Economics, Finance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    411 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Unsupervised Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Data Science, Big Data, Data Analysis, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    355 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Strategic Self-Marketing and Personal Branding: The State University of New York
  • Statistics for Data Science with Python: IBM
  • Social Media Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI Essentials : Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Designing the Future of Work: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Entreprise et changement climatique: ESSEC Business School
  • Everyday Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Microsoft Azure Management Tools and Security Solutions: Microsoft
  • GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Capstone: University of Toronto
  • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 1: 28DIGITAL

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