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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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    West Virginia University

    Sales Operations/Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Territory Management, Recruitment, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, General Sales Practices, Training and Development, Talent Recruitment, Expense Management, Sales Process, Organizational Structure, Inside Sales, Marketing Budgets, Business Ethics, Employee Training, Legal Risk, Operating Expense, Compensation Strategy

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    435 reviews

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Estrategias de Negociación

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Active Listening, Cooperation, Workplace inclusivity, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Overcoming Obstacles, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Communication, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Coordinating, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Customer Insights

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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    International Business II

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Business Management, New Business Development, Business, Organizational Structure, Intercultural Competence, Workforce Management, Operations Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics

    4.7
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    800 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    EDHEC Business School

    Introduction to EdTech

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Digital Transformation, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Investments, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Get started with Microsoft Planner

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Business Planning, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Project Management Software, Timelines, Project Planning, Collaborative Software, Prioritization, Project Management, Team Management

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    18 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Arbitration, Mediation, Business Ethics, Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Contract Management, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resources, Product Development, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    447 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    The Growth Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Positivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Professional Development, Organizational Change, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Adaptability, Resilience, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Growth Strategies, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Melbourne

    The Language and Tools of Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Accrual Accounting, Risk Analysis, Governance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Data Manipulation, Expense Management, Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Analysis

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The 3D Printing Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, Industrial Design, Prototyping, Materials science, Business Economics, Product Development, Innovation, New Product Development

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    GenAI for Executives & Business Leaders: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Governance, Business Intelligence, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Service

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    500 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Gestión del talento humano

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Behavior Management, Productivity, Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Development, Teamwork, Communication, Leadership, Collaboration, Human Resources

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.5K reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Sales Operations/Management:Ā West Virginia University
  • Estrategias de Negociación:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • International Business II:Ā University of New Mexico
  • Introduction to EdTech:Ā EDHEC Business School
  • Get started with Microsoft Planner:Ā Coursera
  • Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model:Ā University of Michigan
  • The Growth Mindset:Ā University of California, Davis
  • The Language and Tools of Financial Analysis:Ā The University of Melbourne
  • Introduction to Microsoft Excel:Ā Coursera
  • The 3D Printing Revolution:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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