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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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    University at Buffalo

    Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Plan Execution, Manufacturing Operations, Technology Roadmaps, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, LinkedIn, Portfolio Management, Project Documentation, Analysis, Communication

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    ADP AIRSĀ® Entry-Level Recruiter

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Pipelining, Professional Networking, Applicant Tracking Systems, Recruitment Strategies, Relationship Building, Talent Sourcing, Performance Metric, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Consultative Approaches, Process Improvement, Change Management, Compensation Management, Coordination, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Reporting, Market Research, Performance Analysis, Personal Attributes

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    49 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Professional Certificate Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Make a Table of Contents, Footnotes, and more with Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office

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    28 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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    Edureka

    MySQL for Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Business Intelligence, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SQL, Relational Databases, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Database Management, Databases, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning

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    29 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Delivery Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Leadership Development, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Hospital Experience, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Primary Care, Payment Systems, Medicare, Health Policy, Health Equity, Performance Measurement, Community Health, Cost Reduction

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    215 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Gestión de Marca

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Strategic Partnership, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Persona Development, Organizational Strategy, Internal Communications, Business Strategy

    4.8
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    299 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Database Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Data Capture, Data Analysis, Debugging, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Databases, Data Validation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Social Media Marketing with Visme

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Social Media Content, Social Media, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing, Data Visualization

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    38 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Gobierno Corporativo

    Skills you'll gain: Annual Reports, Governance, Corporate Accounting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Accountability, Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Ethics, Organizational Structure, Corporate Communications, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing

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    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Liderazgo y Desarrollo Personal

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Diversity Awareness, Leadership, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Change, Communication, Telecommuting, Customer Engagement

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Marketing Design with Easil

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Social Media, Branding, Promotional Materials, Loyalty Programs, Advertising, Creative Design, Customer Engagement

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    214 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Generative AI in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Fraud detection, AI Personalization, Predictive Analytics, Financial Services, Personalized Service, Financial Trading, Financial Reporting, FinTech, Forecasting, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Automation

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    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design :Ā University at Buffalo
  • ADP AIRSĀ® Entry-Level Recruiter:Ā Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Make a Table of Contents, Footnotes, and more with Word:Ā Coursera
  • MySQL for Data Analytics and Business Intelligence:Ā Edureka
  • Healthcare Delivery Providers:Ā University of Minnesota
  • Gestión de Marca:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis:Ā Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Social Media Marketing with Visme:Ā Coursera
  • Gobierno Corporativo:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • Liderazgo y Desarrollo Personal:Ā Universidad de Palermo

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