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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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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Cash Flows, Business Metrics, Logistics Management, Inventory Management System, Working Capital, Project Implementation, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Emerging Technologies

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    London Business School

    Introduction to Digital Transformation: Change & Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Change Management, Innovation, Thought Leadership, Business Strategy, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Business Modeling, Operational Efficiency, Business Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, Innovation, User Experience Design, Brainstorming, Public Administration, Public Policies, Experimentation, User Research, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Campus to Corporate Training Program

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Teamwork, Active Listening, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Smart Goals, Strategic Prioritization, Growth Mindedness, Prioritization, Productivity, Personal Integrity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Compliance Management, Information Privacy, Security Controls, Accountability, Communication, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Excel Formulas, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Productivity Software, Data Transformation, Debugging, Spreadsheet Software, Data Cleansing, Automation, Strategic Decision-Making, Programming Principles

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Scientific Visualization, Communication Strategies, Communication, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Institute for the Future

    Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Trend Analysis, Market Trend, Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Successful Interviewing

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Concision, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Business Research, Non-Verbal Communication, Professionalism, Negotiation

    4.5
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Data Analysis and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Minitab, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality, Process Analysis, Business Process, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Matlab

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Искусственный Интеллект (ИИ) для всех

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Technical Management, Team Building, AI Enablement, Project Management, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Deep Learning, Recruitment, Sales

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    E-Business: Negocios Online

    Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Google Ads, Digital Transformation, Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Business Modeling, Branding

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Public Speaking, Vocabulary, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Presentations, Business Communication, Language Learning, Professionalism

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Supply Chain Excellence: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Introduction to Digital Transformation: Change & Disruption: London Business School
  • Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires: ESSEC Business School
  • Campus to Corporate Training Program: LearnKartS
  • Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros: Coursera
  • Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
  • Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens: Institute for the Future
  • Successful Interviewing: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Data Analysis and Visualization: University at Buffalo
  • Искусственный Интеллект (ИИ) для всех: DeepLearning.AI

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