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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


  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Managing the Talent Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Talent Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Retention, Talent Sourcing, Talent Pipelining, Full Cycle Recruitment, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resource Strategy, Strategic Sourcing, Talent Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • C

    Coursera

    Evaluate Paid Media Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Performance marketing, Paid media, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Digital Media Strategy, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Analysis, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Budgets, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Media Planning, Social Media Campaigns, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Cost Containment, Cross-Channel Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Capital Adequacy Ratio for Banking

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Risk Management Framework, Risk Control, Bank Regulations, Banking, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Operational Risk, Credit Risk, Commercial Banking, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Financial Services, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Financial Management, Finance, Resilience, Key Management, LESS

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Credit, Market & Liquidity Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Portfolio Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Investment Management, Bank Regulations, Portfolio Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Cash Management, Financial Market, Market Liquidity, Banking, Derivatives, Finance, Analysis, Performance Analysis, Decision Making, Analytics, Construction, Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    AI in FinTech: Applications, Risk and Security

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Fraud detection, AI Security, AI Personalization, Financial Trading, Cybersecurity, Responsible AI, Financial Services, Risk Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Credit Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Banking, Mitigation, Finance, Case Studies, Innovation, Decision Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud API, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Computing Platforms, Application Programming Interface (API), Multi-Cloud, IT Infrastructure, Serverless Computing

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Consolidation Accounting and Control Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Consolidation, Intercompany Accounting, Technical Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, General Accounting, Case Studies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Corporate Accounting, Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Non-Profit Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Finance, Analysis, LESS

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Practical Revenue Accounting for Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Contract Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Revenue Management, Technical Accounting, Property Accounting, Financial Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Accounting Systems, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting, Accounting and Finance Software, General Accounting, Finance, Intellectual Property

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Align Brand Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Product Marketing, Branding, Brand Management, Value Propositions, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Content Strategy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Campaign Planning, Target Audience, Auditing, Audit Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Marketing Strategy & Positioning

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Strategic Thinking, Target Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Product Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Content Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Brand Strategy, Product Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Campaign Planning, Content Strategy, Copywriting, Target Audience

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Securities Lending Market Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Loans, Securities Trading, Lending and Underwriting, General Lending, Capital Markets, Loan Documentation, Commercial Lending, Brokerage, Financial Market, Credit Risk, Equities, Finance, Financial Management, Risk Management, Operations, Risk Analysis, Analysis, Job Analysis, Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Email Marketing & Lifecycle Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Copywriting, Campaign Management, Performance Analysis, HubSpot CRM, Campaign Planning, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Target Audience, Customer Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Workflow Management, Brand Marketing, Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business plan courses

  • Managing the Talent Lifecycle: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Evaluate Paid Media Performance: Coursera
  • Capital Adequacy Ratio for Banking: EDUCBA
  • Credit, Market & Liquidity Risk: EDUCBA
  • AI in FinTech: Applications, Risk and Security: EDUCBA
  • Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Consolidation Accounting and Control Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Practical Revenue Accounting for Contracts: EDUCBA
  • Align Brand Strategy: Coursera
  • Marketing Strategy & Positioning: Coursera

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