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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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    Coursera

    Finding, Sorting, & Filtering Data in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Microsoft Office

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    521 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Brightline Initiative

    Bridging the Gap between Strategy Design and Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Program Implementation, Plan Execution, Solution Delivery, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Effectiveness, Gap Analysis, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Planning, Leadership and Management, Business Strategy, Leadership, Leadership Studies, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Operational Analysis, Case Studies, Change Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    798 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Les Fondamentaux de la Négociation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Communication, Diplomacy, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Influencing, Selling Techniques, Value Propositions, Overcoming Objections, Relationship Management, Behavioral Economics, Prioritization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    445 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Western Australia

    Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resources, Community Development, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Water Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Community Organizing, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    756 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    VMware

    Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX

    Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, IT Automation, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Firewall, Security Controls, Information Technology Operations, Network Routing, Digital Transformation, Hybrid Cloud Computing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    464 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Application Development, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Hardware Architecture, OS Process Management, Network Protocols, C (Programming Language), Simulations, Network Performance Management, Memory Management

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    629 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Systems and Solutions Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Process Modeling, Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Business Analysis, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Migration, Software Architecture, Stakeholder Analysis, Network Security, Systems Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Systems Architecture, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Data Integration, Test Planning, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Software Testing, Project Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    361 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Quality Control, Variance Analysis, Graphing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    995 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CVS Health

    CVS Health Call Center Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Call Center Experience, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Growth Mindedness, Customer Service, Empathy, Interviewing Skills, Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Customer Support, Data Entry, Selling Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Collaboration, Upselling, Teamwork, Customer Complaint Resolution, Communication, Time Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    572 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    CentraleSupélec

    On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Change Management, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Problem-Solving, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Open Mindset, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Business Management, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    475 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Research Data Management and Sharing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Data Management, Data Storage, File Management, Data Security, Metadata Management, Data Integrity, Data Ethics, Data Access, Version Control

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    749 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    竞争策略(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Go To Market Strategy, Market Dynamics, Product Development, New Product Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Coordination

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    500 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Finding, Sorting, & Filtering Data in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Bridging the Gap between Strategy Design and Delivery: Brightline Initiative
  • Les Fondamentaux de la Négociation: ESSEC Business School
  • Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050: University of Western Australia
  • Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX: VMware
  • Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • IBM Systems and Solutions Architect: IBM
  • Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase: Kennesaw State University
  • CVS Health Call Center Customer Service: CVS Health
  • On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1: CentraleSupélec

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