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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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    Coursera

    Managing a Remote Team Workspace in Clockify

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Performance Management, People Management, Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Time Management, Project Management, Payroll Processing, Management Reporting, Product Demonstration, Billing, Leadership

    4.9 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
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    Coursera

    Marketing Analytics: Data Predictions and Dashboards

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Dashboard Creation, Data-Driven Marketing, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Predictive Analytics, Customer Analysis, Marketing, Data Visualization Software, Customer Insights, Market Data, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Data Collection, Analytical Skills, Strategic Decision-Making

    3.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Project Finance & Excel: Build Financial Models from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Return On Investment, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Forecasting, Milestones (Project Management), Capital Expenditure, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operating Cost, Income Statement, Cash Flow Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Operational Analysis, Cash Flows, Excel Formulas, Revenue Forecasting

    4.1 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Creating a Product-Market Fit with Value Proposition Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Customer Analysis, Product Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Product Strategy, Customer Insights, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Product Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Verification And Validation, Innovation, Leadership

    4.3 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (17) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L&T EduTech

    Airport Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Construction, Public Works, Building Design, Land Development, Building Services Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Stormwater Management, Estimation

    4.9 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IBM

    Financial Analysis and Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Business Modeling, Benchmarking, Financial Reporting, Capital Budgeting, Business Reporting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Risk Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Alberta

    How to be a People Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Training, Organizational Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership and Management, People Management, Rapport Building, Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Occupational Safety And Health, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Safety Culture, Mental Health

    4.9 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking for the Metaverse

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Innovation, Technology Strategies, Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, Business Transformation, Augmented Reality, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Resource Utilization

    4.9 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Simplilearn

    Search Engine Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing Tools, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Content Optimization, Web Analytics, User Experience

    4.1 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Applied Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Bookkeeping, Financial Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Budget Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Reporting, Performance Reporting, Financial Auditing, Capital Budgeting, Financial Controls, Financial Reporting, Operating Budget, Financial Analysis, Report Writing, Process Improvement, Banking Services, Financial Data

    4.2 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Incident Response, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Accountability, Compliance Management, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Data Access, Legal Risk

    4.4 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Qualitative Research Methods: Capturing Rich Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Design, Focus Group, Research Methodologies, Research, Research and Design, Data Collection, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies, Analysis, Discussion Facilitation

    4.4 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business plan courses

  • Managing a Remote Team Workspace in Clockify: Coursera
  • Marketing Analytics: Data Predictions and Dashboards: Coursera
  • Project Finance & Excel: Build Financial Models from Scratch: Packt
  • Creating a Product-Market Fit with Value Proposition Canvas: Coursera
  • Airport Infrastructure: L&T EduTech
  • Financial Analysis and Modeling: IBM
  • How to be a People Leader: University of Alberta
  • Platform Thinking for the Metaverse: Politecnico di Milano
  • Search Engine Optimization: Simplilearn
  • Applied Financial Analysis: Coursera

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