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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategic Planning for Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communication, Paid media, Content Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Earned Media, Owned Media, Brand Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Shared Media, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Brand Management, Aesthetics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    BCG

    La transformation numérique

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Business Process Automation, Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Business Economics, Innovation, Market Dynamics, Leadership, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    Infosec

    CompTIA Project+

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Information Technology, Project Risk Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), IT Management, Vendor Management, Procurement, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Issue Tracking, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Controls, Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Performance Measurement, Project Planning, Resource Management, Quality Management, Performance Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Manufacturing Industry 101

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Lean Manufacturing, Production Management, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Sustainability Standards, Collaboration, Innovation, Adaptability, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Minnesota

    Market Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Persona Development, Value Propositions, Strategic Partnership, New Business Development, Product Management, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Requirements

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How To Get Started With Pinterest Shopping

    Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Organizational Skills, Social Media Content, Merchandise Maintenance, Account Management, User Accounts, Direct Selling, Marketing, Business Marketing, Product Promotion, Business Strategy, Business Analytics

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Simplilearn

    Digital Marketing Landscape

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Digital Marketing, UI/UX Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Video Production, Business Strategy, Brand Awareness, Web Analytics and SEO, Consumer Behaviour

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to Conduct a Social Impact Assessment with SROI

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Return On Investment, Sustainability Reporting, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Performance Reporting, Project Scoping, Project Performance, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Estratégia de Negócios

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Resource Management, Innovation, Value Propositions, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    ESSEC Business School

    Financer un projet à impact

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Proposal Development, Social Impact, Investment Banking, Sales Presentations, Feasibility Studies, Needs Assessment, Financial Analysis, Fundraising, Business Planning, Budgeting, Business Development, Presentations, Stakeholder Engagement, Due Diligence

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Minnesota

    Analytics Project Ideation

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Simulations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Project Design, Customer Analysis, A/B Testing, Data Mining, Business Analysis, Analytical Skills, Ideation, Advanced Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Process Mapping, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Customer Acquisition Management

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Analytics, Branding, Brand Management, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Lead Generation, Customer Insights, Marketing Channel, Marketing, Web Analytics, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Strategic Planning for Social Media: University of Colorado Boulder
  • La transformation numérique: BCG
  • CompTIA Project+: Infosec
  • Manufacturing Industry 101: Coursera
  • Market Analysis: University of Minnesota
  • How To Get Started With Pinterest Shopping: Coursera
  • Digital Marketing Landscape: Simplilearn
  • How to Conduct a Social Impact Assessment with SROI: Coursera
  • Estratégia de Negócios: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Financer un projet à impact: ESSEC Business School

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