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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

    Enhance Customer Retention

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, HubSpot CRM, Email Marketing, Customer Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Insights, Marketing Automation, Customer Engagement, Customer Communications Management, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Analytics, Driving engagement, Personalized Campaigns, Email Automation, Customer Relationship Building, Prioritization, Trend Analysis, Promotional Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    STARWEAVER

    Motivating Others: The Foundations of Inspiring Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Smart Goals, Employee Coaching, Team Performance Management, Active Listening, Employee Performance Management, Goal Setting, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Employee Engagement, Auditing, Recognizing Others, Coaching, Drive Engagement, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Compensation Management, Corporate Communications, Revenue Recognition

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Organizational Behavior and the Diverse Workforce

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Team Building, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Behavior Management, Team Collaboration, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Management, Performance Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Interpersonal Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Employee Onboarding, Talent Pipelining, New Hire Orientations, Talent Sourcing, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Human Resources, Applicant Tracking Systems, Job Analysis, Legal Risk, Employee Engagement, Resource Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    AI for Brainstorming and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Product Planning, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Google Workspace

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Market Research and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Customer Relationship Management, Market Analysis, Market Intelligence, Marketing, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Business Research, Customer Analysis, Market Data, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Marketing, Market Opportunities, Strategic Marketing, Customer Data Management, Branding, Analysis, Target Audience, Data Literacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Information Security and Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Computer Security, Risk Mitigation, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Risk Management, Vulnerability Management, Malware Protection, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    Marketing Strategy and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Marketing Management, Market Share, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Planning, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Retention, Brand Marketing, Marketing Automation, Marketing Channel, Marketing Analytics, Consumer Behaviour

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Expert Academy

    Women In Leadership: Strategy, Influence And Advocacy

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Leadership, Professional Networking, Influencing, Executive Presence, Advocacy, Public Speaking, Strategic Leadership, Relationship Management, Leadership Development, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Communication Strategies, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Active Listening, Diversity and Inclusion

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Human Resources Kit For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Management, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Workforce Development, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Compensation Management, People Management, Compensation Strategy, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Software, Benefits Administration, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Human Resource Policies

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Chegg Skills

    Workplace Communication & Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Active Listening, Trustworthiness, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Professionalism, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Honesty, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Teamwork, Communication, Negotiation, Meeting Facilitation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI Agents & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Email Automation, Make.com, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Generative AI, File Management, Automation, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Document Management, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Agentic systems

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

  • Enhance Customer Retention: Coursera
  • Motivating Others: The Foundations of Inspiring Performance: STARWEAVER
  • Organizational Behavior and the Diverse Workforce: Pearson
  • Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Excellence: John Wiley & Sons
  • AI for Brainstorming and Planning: Google
  • Market Research and Analysis: Pearson
  • Information Security and Cybersecurity Essentials: John Wiley & Sons
  • Marketing Strategy and Consumer Behavior: Madecraft
  • Women In Leadership: Strategy, Influence And Advocacy: The Expert Academy
  • Human Resources Kit For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons

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