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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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    STARWEAVER

    Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Professionalism, Professional Development, Self-Awareness

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    97 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Deep Research: Strategic AI Edge for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI Agents, Procurement, Generative AI, Competitive Intelligence, Due Diligence, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Consulting, Business Research, Research Reports, Talent Sourcing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Business Consulting, Technology Strategies, Agentic systems, Business Ethics

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Project Valuation and the Capital Budgeting Process

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Project Finance, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Depreciation, Financial Statements, Business Metrics, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel

    Build toward a degree

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    247 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Email Automation, Dashboard Creation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Content Scheduling, Geospatial Information and Technology, Marketing, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    275 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Blended Language Learning in the Age of AI: Design and Practice for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Course Development, Digital pedagogy, Language Learning, AI Integrations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    261 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Human Capital, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, People Management, Employee Retention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    195 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Project Management and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Work Breakdown Structure, Earned Value Management, Configuration Management, Project Portfolio Management, Communication Planning, Negotiation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Project Implementation, Product Roadmaps, Scheduling, Project Planning, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    157 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Liderazgo y Desarrollo Personal

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Transformation, Diversity Awareness, Leadership, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Workplace inclusivity, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Drive Engagement, Creative Problem-Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Change

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    405 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Brand Marketing, Branding, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Channel

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    148 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Decision Support Systems, Business Metrics, Test Data, Performance Metric, Performance Testing, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, A/B Testing, Predictive Analytics, Product Assortment

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    236 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    PMP Exam Prep: Project Management Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Engineering Documentation, Interpersonal Communications

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    190 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Real Estate Property Management

    Skills you'll gain: Property Management Systems, Property Management, Property and Real Estate, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Operational Performance Management, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Technology Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills: STARWEAVER
  • Generative AI Deep Research: Strategic AI Edge for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • Project Valuation and the Capital Budgeting Process: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics: Coursera
  • Blended Language Learning in the Age of AI: Design and Practice for Teachers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design: Coursera
  • Project Management and Planning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Liderazgo y Desarrollo Personal: Universidad de Palermo
  • Marketing Strategy: Illinois Tech
  • Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics: University of Minnesota

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