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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


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    Stanford University

    The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Workforce Development, OpenAI, AI literacy, Workforce Planning, Employee Training, Digital Transformation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Model Training, Anthropic Claude, Economics, Economic Development

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

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    Preview
  • Y

    Yale University

    The Psychology of Negotiation: How to Find Elegant Trades

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Conflict Management, Sales, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Closing (Sales), Collaboration, Value Propositions, Team Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Active Listening

    ★ 5 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Creating Engaging Content for Instagram

    Skills you'll gain: Photo/Video Production and Technology, Photography, Content Development and Management, Social Media Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media, Brand Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Photo Editing, Visual Storytelling, Video Production, Brand Strategy, Content Scheduling, Video Editing, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Branding, Videography, Content Optimization, Writing

    ★ 4 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Aptly

    Getting Started with TikTok

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Algorithms, Driving engagement, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Customer Engagement, Culture, User Accounts, Demography

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Agile Project: Product Prototype Touchpoint Analysis in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Wireframing, Product Roadmaps, Journey Mapping, Agile Methodology, Customer experience improvement, Agile Project Management, Persona Development, Prototyping, Experience Design, User Story, Product Development, New Product Development, Customer Analysis, Product Strategy, Process Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (93) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Team Management, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Adaptability, People Management, Performance Management, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Self-Awareness

    ★ 4.8 (140) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends

    Skills you'll gain: Risking, Machine Learning Methods, FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Data Governance, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Finance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Innovation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Natural Language Processing

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Business Application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Journey Mapping, Health Informatics, Decision Support Systems, AI Enablement, Business Analytics, Data Compilation, AI Product Strategy, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Technology, Advanced Analytics, Care Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analytics, Predictive Modeling, AI Integrations, Applied Machine Learning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.4 (84) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    Tableau Learning Partner

    Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Data Mapping, Conversion Funnel Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (108) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Designing an M&A Deal

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Accounting, Corporate Tax, Corporate Strategy, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Tax Management

    ★ 4.7 (67) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Foundations of Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Strategy and Innovation for Agile Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Agile Product Development, Market Trend, Business Transformation, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Thinking, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Innovation, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Customer Engagement, Technology Strategies, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Competitive Intelligence, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.6 (106) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society: Stanford University
  • The Psychology of Negotiation: How to Find Elegant Trades: Yale University
  • Creating Engaging Content for Instagram: Coursera
  • Getting Started with TikTok: Aptly
  • Agile Project: Product Prototype Touchpoint Analysis in Miro: Coursera
  • Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles: Coursera
  • AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Business Application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Northeastern University
  • Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
  • Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Designing an M&A Deal: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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