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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Leadership: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Business Ethics, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Responsible AI, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Cultural Sensitivity, Team Building, Culture, Stakeholder Communications, Conflict Management, Communication

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Future Healthcare Payment Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Care Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Medicaid, Stakeholder Analysis, Payment Systems, Medicare, Performance Measurement, Cost Management, Insurance, Risk Management, Innovation

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

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Software Design, Conceptual Design, Social Impact, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Scripting, Debugging, Creativity, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Learn to Job Search with Indeed

    Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Compensation Analysis, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Recruitment, Business Research, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Project Management Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Team Building, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Leadership, Governance, Change Management, Problem Solving

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

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    Coursera

    Analyze Apple's Stock and Financials with Bloomberg Terminal

    Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Equities, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Modeling, Technical Analysis, Business Analysis, Real Time Data

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Cross-Cultural Communication and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Team Building, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Culture, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Fundamentals of Credit Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Analysis, Balance Sheet, Loans, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Business - A Leaders' Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Business Leadership, Responsible AI, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer experience improvement, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Customer Engagement, Governance

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Product Design, Design Thinking, Innovation, Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, Prototyping, Product Development, Production Process, Social Impact, Materials science

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

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Introduction to Financial Planning and Wealth Management

    Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Financial Services, Consultative Approaches, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Compensation Management, Risk Management Framework, Asset Management, Market Intelligence, Client Services

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

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

  • Leadership: An Introduction: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams: University of California, Davis
  • Future Healthcare Payment Models: Northeastern University
  • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Learn to Job Search with Indeed: Coursera
  • Project Management Principles: Microsoft
  • Analyze Apple's Stock and Financials with Bloomberg Terminal: Coursera
  • Cross-Cultural Communication and Management: University of California, Davis
  • Fundamentals of Credit Analysis : Starweaver
  • Generative AI for Business - A Leaders' Handbook: Fractal Analytics

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