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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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    Coursera

    Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Agile Project Management, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Collaborative Software, Project Management, Innovation, Project Management Software, Process Improvement, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Artificial Intelligence, Adaptability, Digital Transformation, Communication

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    477 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    HubSpot Academy

    Sales Training: Techniques for a Human-Centric Sales Process

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Booking (Sales), Overcoming Objections, Sales Training, Sales Process, Sales Prospecting, HubSpot CRM, Sales, Inside Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Strategy, Consultative Selling, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Negotiation, LinkedIn, Value Propositions, Professional Networking, Planning

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    535 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Business Reporting, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Return On Investment, Business Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    More Chinese for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Communication, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Culture

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Business English: Management and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Telephone Skills, Writing, Employee Coaching, Business Leadership, English Language, Staff Management, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Communication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Hands-On Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Training

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Governance, Data Migration, Business Process Automation, Content Management, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Trend Analysis, Document Management, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, System Configuration, Compliance Management, Technology Roadmaps, DevOps, Microsoft Copilot, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing Industrial Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Product Development, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, New Product Development, Data Analysis, Debugging, Model Based Systems Engineering, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Failure Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    Administración Estratégica y Emprendedora

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, New Business Development, Forecasting, Business Acumen, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Marketing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Master of Science in Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Quality Assurance, Enterprise Architecture, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Algorithms, Agile Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Software Architecture, Cybersecurity, Responsive Web Design, Java, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Agile Methodology, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Data Ethics

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    University of California San Diego

    Drug Development Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Commercialization, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property, Sales Strategy, Biotechnology, Portfolio Management, Bioinformatics, Precision Medicine, Strategic Partnership, Regulatory Compliance, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Business Strategies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Quantitative Research

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Data Analysis, Marketing, Target Market, Market Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Quality Control

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Build personal resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Personal Development, Time Management, Productivity, Mental Health, Organizational Skills, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Communications

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond: Coursera
  • Sales Training: Techniques for a Human-Centric Sales Process: HubSpot Academy
  • Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers: University of Pennsylvania
  • More Chinese for Beginners: Peking University
  • Business English: Management and Leadership: Arizona State University
  • Hands-On Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Training: Packt
  • Developing Industrial Internet of Things: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Administración Estratégica y Emprendedora: University of New Mexico
  • Master of Science in Information Systems: Northeastern University
  • Drug Development Product Management: University of California San Diego

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