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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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    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian School of Business

    Creating a Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Trading, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Performance Measurement, Investments, Return On Investment, Risk Mitigation, Market Dynamics, Text Mining, Financial Regulations, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Requirements, Benchmarking

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Slides

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Multimedia, Data Sharing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Import/Export

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    285 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Innovations in Investment Technology: Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Investments, FinTech, Financial Trading, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    427 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    SAS Statistical Business Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling, Logistic Regression, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Software, Model Training, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Model Deployment, Data Analysis, Supervised Learning

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Advanced Analytics, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Productivity Software, Debugging, Spreadsheet Software, Business Process Automation, Automation, Strategic Decision-Making, Scripting, Programming Principles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    272 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Interest Rate Models

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Derivatives, Financial Market, Risk Modeling, Securities (Finance), Futures Exchange, Risk Management, Investments, Financial Modeling, Market Data, Portfolio Management, Mathematical Modeling, Finance, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Estimation, Applied Mathematics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Risking, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Technology Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    303 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain Opportunity Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Blockchain, Plan Execution, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Solution Design, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Decision Making, Market Research, Target Audience

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Precalculus through Data and Modelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Trigonometry, R (Software), R Programming, General Mathematics, Data Modeling, Algebra, Systems Of Measurement, Mathematical Software, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Business Mathematics, Geometry

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Utilize LinkedIn for Career Search

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, Content Optimization, Web Presence, Social Media, Editing

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    271 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Operational Analysis, Risk Modeling, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Governance, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Requirements

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 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

  • Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
  • Creating a Portfolio: Indian School of Business
  • Google Slides: Google Cloud
  • Innovations in Investment Technology: Artificial Intelligence: University of Michigan
  • SAS Statistical Business Analyst: SAS
  • Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros: Coursera
  • Interest Rate Models: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
  • Blockchain Opportunity Analysis: INSEAD
  • Precalculus through Data and Modelling: Johns Hopkins University

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