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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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    IBM

    IBM AI Foundations for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, AI Enablement, Data Mining, AI Product Strategy, Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Process Automation, Data Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Data Collection, Deep Learning, Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Business Intelligence (BI) Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Real Time Data, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, SQL, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Literacy, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Excel Macros, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Financial Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Advanced Analytics, Business Mathematics, Financial Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    International Business I

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Business Economics, Economics, Business, Financial Market

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Financial Modeling, New Product Development, Business Development, Video Production, Project Planning, Presentations, Innovation, Risk Analysis

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    338 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    How to Validate your Startup Idea

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Value Propositions, Income Statement, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Business Development, Market Opportunities, Investment Management, Lean Methodologies, Strategic Partnership, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Presentations

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Use WordPress to Create a Blog for your Business

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Blogs, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Editing, Business Writing, Content Creation, User Accounts, E-Commerce, Content Management

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business English: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Target Audience, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Analysis, English Language, Business Writing, Vocabulary, Writing, Grammar

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Productivity Software, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Analysis, Statistics, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Mathematical Software

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Business Strategy: Business Model Canvas Analysis with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Miro AI, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Product Development, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Business Planning, Business Solutions, Presentations, Business Strategy, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategy, Global Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Business, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Finance, New Business Development, Business Valuation, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, International Finance

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    Design-Led Strategy: Design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Product Design, Product Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Communication, Market Research, Corporate Strategy, Case Studies, User Feedback, Product Testing, Customer Insights

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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

  • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM
  • Generative AI for Business Intelligence (BI) Analysts: IBM
  • Excel Skills for Business: Advanced: Macquarie University
  • International Business I: University of New Mexico
  • Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • How to Validate your Startup Idea: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Use WordPress to Create a Blog for your Business: Coursera
  • Business English: Basics: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Introduction to Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets: Basics: Coursera
  • Business Strategy: Business Model Canvas Analysis with Miro: Coursera

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