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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 of Pennsylvania

    Managing Social and Human Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, People Management, Human Resource Strategy, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Human Relations Movement, Team Performance Management, Leadership Studies, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Team Motivation, Business Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Development, Change Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Intellectual Property Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Legal Strategy, Brand Management, Case Law, Packaging and Labeling, Asset Protection, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Studies, Asset Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Marketing, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Planning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Focus Group, Quantitative Research, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization, Survey Creation, Data Synthesis, Surveys, Data Presentation, Marketing Analytics, Regression Analysis, Discussion Facilitation, Market Research, Data Storytelling, Statistical Inference, Business Research, Proposal Development, Sampling (Statistics), Research Methodologies, Proposal Writing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Expert Academy

    B2B Sales: Negotiation Preparation And Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Sales, Negotiation, Consumer Behaviour, Contract Negotiation, Sales Strategy, Rapport Building, Closing (Sales), Customer Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Communication, Sales Prospecting, Influencing, Overcoming Objections, Business Communication, Business Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management, Collaboration, Psychology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Data Management, Databases, and Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Information Management, Data Management, Data Governance, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Data Strategy, Data Mart, Data Infrastructure, Data Quality, Business Intelligence, Data Integrity, SQL, Decision Support Systems, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    STARWEAVER

    Networking Strategies: From Introductions to Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Follow Through, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Business Communication, Rapport Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Community Outreach, Collaboration, General Networking, Business Marketing, Personal Development, Business Relationship Management, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Growth Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Spheres of Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership, Professionalism, Professional Networking, Relationship Management, Business Leadership, Team Building, Business Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Workplace inclusivity, Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Presence, Customer Relationship Building, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Intuit

    Tracking assets and sales

    Skills you'll gain: Fixed Asset, Inventory Control, Depreciation, Asset Management, Inventory Accounting, Payment Processing and Collection, Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, Property Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting Records, Accounting, Cash Receipts, Financial Reporting, Business Reporting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Soft Skills for Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Non-Verbal Communication, Personal Development, Time Management, Composure, Business Writing, Personal Attributes, Teamwork, Active Listening, Writing, Oral Expression, Business Correspondence, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Stress Management, Communication, Planning, Behavior Management, Leadership, Public Speaking

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Expert Academy

    Brand Purpose And Positioning: Build Buyer Trust

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Loyalty, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Strategic Marketing, Sales Strategy, Trustworthiness, Customer Retention, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Customer Advocacy, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Insights, Selling Techniques, Digital Brand Strategy, Business Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Strategic Workforce Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Data Storytelling, People Analytics, Human Resources Management and Planning, Dashboard, Workforce Development, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Pipelining, Human Resources Software, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard Creation, Workforce Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Stakeholder Communications, Gap Analysis, Plan Execution, Demand Planning, Performance Metric

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Foundations of Cybersecurity, Networking, and Cloud Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Controls, General Networking, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Encryption, Firewall, Operating Systems, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Business Software

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Managing Social and Human Capital: University of Pennsylvania
  • Intellectual Property Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Market Research: University of California, Davis
  • B2B Sales: Negotiation Preparation And Strategy: The Expert Academy
  • Data Management, Databases, and Big Data: John Wiley & Sons
  • Networking Strategies: From Introductions to Relationships: STARWEAVER
  • Spheres of Influence: Packt
  • Tracking assets and sales: Intuit
  • Soft Skills for Career Success: EDUCBA
  • Brand Purpose And Positioning: Build Buyer Trust: The Expert Academy

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