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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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    University at Buffalo

    Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Plan Execution, Manufacturing Operations, Technology Roadmaps, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Digital Transformation, Portfolio Management, Analysis

    4.7
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    280 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Sales Pipelines, Power BI, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Customer Insights, Resource Allocation, Resource Planning, Scheduling, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Process, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Microsoft Teams, Order Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Marketing Automation, Prospecting and Qualification, Business Reporting

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Asset Protection, Risk Mitigation, Loans, Financial Planning, Budgeting, General Finance, Budget Management, Loss Prevention, Psychology, Fraud detection, Decision Making, Empowerment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    West Virginia University

    Today’s Music Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Intellectual Property, Music Performance, Performing Arts, Consumer Behaviour, Event Management, Events and Conferences, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Production Process, Regulatory Compliance, Digital Transformation, Promotional Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    126 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Case Studies, Economic Development, Land Management, Land Development, Community Development, Traffic Flow Optimization, Community Outreach

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    207 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Python for Real-World Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Integration, A/B Testing, Data Import/Export, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Text Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Git (Version Control System), Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Version Control, GitHub, Social Media Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Jupyter, NumPy

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Working Smarter with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, AI powered creativity, Anthropic Claude, Writing and Editing, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Data Ethics, LLM Application, Editing, Writing, OpenAI, Workplace inclusivity, Business Writing, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    212 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Fundamentos del Modelo de Negocio Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Target Market, Strategic Partnership, Customer Relationship Building, Business Continuity, Business Development, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Operating Cost, Customer Engagement, Resource Management, Revenue Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    292 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Applied Python Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, PySpark, Data Visualization, Snowflake Schema, Data Storytelling, Site Reliability Engineering, Docker (Software), Databricks, Containerization, GitHub Copilot, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Plotly, Data Pipelines, Kubernetes, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Science, Python Programming

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Business Operations Support in Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workforce Management, Google Workspace, Data Maintenance, Data Store, Data Analysis, Business Operations, Resource Allocation, Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Management Reporting, Workflow Management, Operations, Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    200 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Programming for Python Data Science: Principles to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), NumPy, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Debugging, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Cloud Services, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Microsoft Power Platform, Cloud-Based Integration, Endpoint Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Security Software, Microsoft Windows, Data Security, Microsoft Outlook, Data Loss Prevention, Business Technologies, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    152 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design: University at Buffalo
  • Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365: Microsoft
  • Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Today’s Music Industry: West Virginia University
  • Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Python for Real-World Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Working Smarter with AI: University of California, Davis
  • Fundamentos del Modelo de Negocio Canvas: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Applied Python Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Business Operations Support in Google Sheets: Coursera

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