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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 of Michigan

    Model Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Social Sciences, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Network Analysis, Economics, Probability, Market Dynamics

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Instagram, Online Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Copywriting, Content Creation, Marketing, Information Privacy, Campaign Management, Data Collection, Brand Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Ledgers (Accounting), Peer Review, FinTech, Intellectual Property, Business Transformation, Financial Inclusion, Business Leadership, Governance, Market Opportunities, Strategic Leadership, Asset Management, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Corporate Sustainability, Business Analysis, Business, Competitive Analysis, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Demand Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Competitive Analysis, Customer Demand Planning, Data Storytelling, Procurement, Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Regression Analysis, Supplier Performance Management, Inventory Control, Business Analytics, Data Collection, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Accounting, Business Intelligence, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Analysis

    4.6
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    PowerPoint Storytelling for Business- Design & Present

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Visualization, Sales Presentations, Public Speaking, Layout Design

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Implementation: Executing Strategies in a Connected, Data-Driven World

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Social Media Strategy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Automation, Campaign Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), User Experience, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, AI Personalization

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Empathy-Driven Leadership and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Organizational Leadership, Non-Verbal Communication, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Innovation, People Management, Organizational Change, Communication, Sales, Marketing Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The Security Consultant's Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Risk Management, Consulting, Risk Management, Investigation, Business Consulting, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Crisis Management, Enterprise Security, Threat Management, Compliance Management, Entrepreneurship, Safety and Security, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Cómo resolver problemas y tomar decisiones con eficacia

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Creative Problem-Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Business Risk Management, Dealing With Ambiguity

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

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    Arizona State University

    TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Literacy, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, digital literacy, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Innovation

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Full Cycle Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Talent Sourcing, Interviewing Skills, Decision Making, Diversity and Inclusion

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

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    IBM

    Exploratory Data Analysis for Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Access, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Data Quality, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Data Storage Technologies, Data Validation, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Data Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Data Import/Export

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

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

  • Model Thinking: University of Michigan
  • Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising: Meta
  • Blockchain Revolution: INSEAD
  • Supply Chain Analytics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • PowerPoint Storytelling for Business- Design & Present: Packt
  • Digital Marketing Implementation: Executing Strategies in a Connected, Data-Driven World: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Empathy-Driven Leadership and Innovation: Packt
  • The Security Consultant's Handbook: Packt
  • Cómo resolver problemas y tomar decisiones con eficacia: University of California, Irvine
  • TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University

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