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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 Pennsylvania

    Improving Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Cooperation, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis

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    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    IBM & Darden Digital Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, Cloud Security, Statistical Visualization, Cloud Infrastructure, Big Data, Cloud Platforms, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Cloud Computing, Apache Hadoop, Product Lifecycle Management, Generative AI, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    50K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Project Planning: Schedule, Budget, Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Project Controls, Budget Management, Communication Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Timelines, Project Performance, Team Management, Project Estimation, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Gap Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Process Analysis, Data Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, User Story, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Gap Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Status: AI skills
    AI skills
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    Google

    Google IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, Ruby (Programming Language), File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    211K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Use Canva to Create Social Media Visuals for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Graphic Design, Brand Management, Digital Marketing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Building a Strong Business Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, User Research, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Financial Management, Marketing Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Customer Acquisition Management, Market Opportunities, Email Marketing, Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Product Development, Search Engine Optimization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    51K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    PM Phases: Initiate, Plan, Execute

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Risk Mitigation, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Building the Business Model for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, Target Market, Customer Relationship Management, Product Development, Innovation, Interviewing Skills

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Howard University

    Business Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Financial Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Data Analysis, Product Assortment, Complex Problem Solving, Predictive Modeling, Business Process, Process Optimization, Business Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Improving Communication Skills: University of Pennsylvania
  • IBM & Darden Digital Strategy: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Project Planning: Schedule, Budget, Deliver: Coursera
  • Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering: SkillUp
  • Google IT Support: Google
  • Use Canva to Create Social Media Visuals for Business: Coursera
  • Building a Strong Business Foundation: Packt
  • AI For Everyone: DeepLearning.AI
  • PM Phases: Initiate, Plan, Execute: Coursera
  • How to Validate your Startup Idea: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

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