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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 Toronto

    Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Data Structures, Test Automation, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Tools, Test Case, Software Testing

    ★ 4.6 (732) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Report Writing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, English Language, Grammar, Target Audience, Vocabulary

    ★ 4.4 (479) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Media Relations, Communication Planning, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Social Media, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Target Audience, Journalism, Writing, Branding, Strategic Decision-Making, Driving engagement, Brand Strategy, Storytelling

    ★ 4.7 (784) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • M

    Meta

    Meta Social Media Marketing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Presentations, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Oral Expression, Digital Marketing, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (740) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción al mundo de las negociaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Overcoming Objections, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, International Relations, Business Ethics, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.8 (763) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Analytics Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Operational Efficiency, Peer Review, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Data Strategy, Performance Measurement, Operations, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Analysis, People Analytics, Business Metrics, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Presentations, Problem Management, Advertising

    ★ 4.5 (780) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • D

    Duke University

    Startup Valuation Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Excel Formulas, Finance, Financial Analysis, Investments, Private Equity, Securities (Finance), Entrepreneurship, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.4 (764) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Digital Marketing Institute

    Social Media Marketing in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Digital Media Strategy, Facebook, Content Marketing, Instagram, Social Media Analytics, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Campaign Management, Social Media Campaigns, Target Audience

    ★ 4.5 (642) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • G

    Google

    The Nuts and Bolts of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Decision Tree Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Analytics, Model Training, Random Forest Algorithm, Model Optimization, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Classification Algorithms

    ★ 4.8 (640) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Programming for the Internet of Things Project

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, User Requirements Documents, Functional Specification, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, Test Case, System Design and Implementation, Development Testing, System Testing, Prototyping, Program Development, Technical Design, Conceptual Design, Hardware Architecture, Python Programming

    ★ 4.7 (957) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • Y

    Yale University

    Mercados financieros

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Financial Market, Financial Systems, Financial Regulations, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Capital Markets, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Financial Services, Finance, Securities (Finance), Bank Regulations, Behavioral Economics, Investments, Equities, Portfolio Management, Banking, Insurance, Underwriting

    ★ 4.9 (603) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • W

    Workday

    Workday Basics Series

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Business Intelligence, No-Code Development, HR Tech, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Patch Management, Branding

    ★ 4.8 (386) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto
  • English for Effective Business Writing: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Introduction to Public Relations and the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Meta Social Media Marketing Capstone: Meta
  • Introducción al mundo de las negociaciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Business Analytics Capstone: University of Pennsylvania
  • Startup Valuation Methods: Duke University
  • Social Media Marketing in Practice: Digital Marketing Institute
  • The Nuts and Bolts of Machine Learning: Google
  • Programming for the Internet of Things Project: University of California, Irvine

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