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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.


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Popular Business Plan Courses and Certifications


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, General Science and Research, Critical Thinking, Probability, Research Design, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Experimentation, Investigation, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Business Cards with a QR Code in Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Barcoding, Layout Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Collateral, Color Theory, Typography, Design Elements And Principles

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Kennesaw State University

    Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Strategic Communication, Communication, Negotiation, Professionalism, Business Writing, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    194 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Data Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Strategy, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Social Media, Text Mining, Anomaly Detection, Business Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Supervised Learning, Cloud Computing

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    258 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design and Development, Marketing, Workflow Management, Business Planning, E-Commerce, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Branding, Customer Relationship Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Market your new business with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Branding, Marketing, Advertising, Business

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    30 reviews

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Economie du sol et de l'immobilier I

    Skills you'll gain: Property and Real Estate, Real Estate, Market Dynamics, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Economics, Capital Budgeting, Investments, Price Negotiation, Market Analysis, Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Competitive Analysis, Depreciation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Emprender la emprendeduría

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Media Production, Market Opportunities, Video Production, Business Planning, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Modeling, New Business Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethics of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Case Studies, Business Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Loans, Financial Planning, Finance, Budgeting, Consumer Behaviour, Psychology, Decision Making, Empowerment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    143 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Managing Human Capital in Retail

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Talent Management, Organizational Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Human Resources Management and Planning, Workforce Management, Compensation Management, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Promotional Materials, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Aesthetics, Design, Digital Marketing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty: Johns Hopkins University
  • Create Business Cards with a QR Code in Photoshop: Coursera
  • Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment: Kennesaw State University
  • Data Science Fundamentals: University of California, Irvine
  • GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Market your new business with Canva: Coursera
  • Economie du sol et de l'immobilier I: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Emprender la emprendeduría: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Ethics of Communication: The University of Notre Dame
  • Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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