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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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    SkillUp

    Product Management: Foundations & Stakeholder Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Management, Drive Engagement, Product Marketing, Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Competitive Analysis, Product Planning, Communication Planning, Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Ideation, Market Analysis, Product Knowledge, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Media and Communications, Leadership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CVS Health

    CVS Health Retail Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Customer Service, Cashiering, Empathy, Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Call Center Experience, Customer Support, Transaction Processing, Selling Techniques, Upselling, Retail Store Operations, Customer Complaint Resolution, Product Knowledge, Team Oriented, Conflict Management, Communication, Time Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    480 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Procurement Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Request For Quotation (RFQ), Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Request for Proposal, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    637 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Next-Gen Workplace Automation with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Email Automation, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, Automation, AI Enablement, Workflow Management, Report Writing, Productivity, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Performance Reporting, Customer Support

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    489 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Fundamentals of financial and management accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, General Accounting, Balance Sheet, Capital Budgeting, Standard Accounting Practices, Cost Accounting, Income Statement, Cost Management, Cash Flows, Investments, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    748 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    International and Cross-Cultural Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Negotiation, International Relations, Rapport Building, Diplomacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    678 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of New Mexico

    International Business II

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Management, New Business Development, Organizational Structure, Staff Management, Organizational Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics, Financial Systems, Market Trend

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    800 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Interpersonal Communications, Curiosity, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    700 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Accounting for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, General Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Fixed Asset, Revenue Management, Equities, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    483 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Effective Compliance Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Internal Communications, Regulatory Requirements, Procedure Development, Continuous Monitoring, Culture Transformation, Behavior Management, Disciplinary Procedures, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Strategic Planning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    885 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity Training, Team Performance Management, Change Management, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Resilience, Business Transformation, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Management Training And Development, Leadership, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    504 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Number Theory and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    609 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Product Management: Foundations & Stakeholder Collaboration: SkillUp
  • CVS Health Retail Customer Service: CVS Health
  • Procurement Basics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Next-Gen Workplace Automation with GenAI: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of financial and management accounting: Politecnico di Milano
  • International and Cross-Cultural Negotiation: ESSEC Business School
  • International Business II: University of New Mexico
  • Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making: Dartmouth College
  • Accounting for Decision Making: University of Michigan
  • Effective Compliance Programs: University of Pennsylvania

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