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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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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Funding, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Applications, Grant Writing, Business Planning, Financial Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Growth Strategies, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Proposal Development, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Acumen, Loans, Fundraising, Stakeholder Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Patrocinio Deportivo

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Event Marketing, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Promotions and Campaigns, Marketing Communications, Philanthropy, Business Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Event Management, Strategic Partnership, Driving engagement, Strategic Communication, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    420 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Systems, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Planning, Project Planning, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Community Outreach, Social Impact, Strategic Thinking, Relationship Building, Business Leadership, Team Building, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução à Análise Macroeconômica

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Financial Systems, Financial Market, International Finance, Business Economics, Tax, Economic Development, Fiscal Management, Investments, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Analysis, Supply And Demand, Consumer Behaviour, Expectation Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    345 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Get Started with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Canva (Software), Animations, Graphics Software, Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Video Production, Graphic Design, Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    279 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Improve Business Performance with Google Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement, Spreadsheet Software, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Customer Service, Google Workspace, Trend Analysis, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    560 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Y

    Yonsei University

    International Marketing Entry and Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Diversity Marketing, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Marketing Management, Business-To-Consumer, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Planning, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Channel, Go To Market Strategy, Market Opportunities, Target Audience, Product Marketing, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    342 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Product Strategy, AI literacy, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, LLM Application, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Fraud detection, Reinforcement Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Unsupervised Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    232 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Program Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Planning, Scheduling, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Procurement, Solution Delivery, Cost Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Agile Product Development, Kanban Principles, Project Portfolio Management, Strategic Leadership, Communication, Risk Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    185 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Agile Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Agile Methodology, Leadership Studies, Business Transformation, Scalability, Organizational Strategy, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    439 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Procurement Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Procurement, Goal Setting, Overcoming Objections, Communication, Business Research, Oral Expression

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    259 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDHEC Business School

    Python and Machine Learning for Asset Management

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Modeling, Supervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Market Data, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Estimation, Risk Analysis, Computer Science

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    332 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Funding, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Patrocinio Deportivo: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introdução à Análise Macroeconômica: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Get Started with Canva: Coursera
  • Improve Business Performance with Google Forms: Coursera
  • International Marketing Entry and Execution: Yonsei University
  • AI Essentials: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Microsoft Program Management: Microsoft
  • Agile Organization: University of Colorado System

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