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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

    Utilize LinkedIn for Career Search

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, Content Optimization, Web Presence, Social Media, Editing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    271 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IE Business School

    Foundations of Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Resource Management, Business Process

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    208 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Marketing Design, Brainstorming, Presentations, English Language, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Employee Surveys, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Communication Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Professional Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    325 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    TDD – Desenvolvimento de Software Guiado por Testes

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, JUnit, Program Development, Test Case, Test Automation, Software Testing, Testability, Maintainability, Software Design, Software Development, Object Oriented Design, Application Design, Programming Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    419 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    West Virginia University

    Account Management & Sales Force Design

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, Sales Process, Strategic Planning, Sales Training, Inside Sales, General Sales Practices, Selling Techniques, Business Strategy, Outside Sales, Purchasing, Compensation Management, Goal Setting, Recruitment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    309 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Yonsei University

    Big Data Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Big Data, SPSS (Software), SPSS, Analytics, Business Technologies, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Planning, Data Storage Technologies, Business Strategy, Market Data, Business Strategies, Market Intelligence, Market Share, Market Dynamics, Distributed Computing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    322 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Reinforcement Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    316 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Business Ethics, AI literacy, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Information Privacy, Accountability, Data Quality

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    341 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Marketing analytics: Know your customers

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Digital Media Strategy, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Marketing, Customer Data Management, Digital Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Customer Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Consumer Behaviour, Big Data, Data Integration, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    462 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Pennsylvania

    AI Applications in People Management

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, HR Tech, Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Responsible AI, Human Resources, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Machine Learning, Employee Retention, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Blockchain, Predictive Modeling, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    334 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Analytics for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Simulations, Operations Research, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Probability, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Data Preprocessing, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Business Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Model Training, Business Analytics, Workforce Management, Analytics, Predictive Analytics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    308 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yonsei University

    International Marketing Entry and Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Diversity Marketing, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Marketing Management, Business-To-Consumer, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Planning, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Channel, Go To Market Strategy, Market Opportunities, Target Audience, Product Marketing, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    342 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Utilize LinkedIn for Career Search: Coursera
  • Foundations of Strategy: IE Business School
  • Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas: Arizona State University
  • TDD – Desenvolvimento de Software Guiado por Testes: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Account Management & Sales Force Design: West Virginia University
  • Big Data Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
  • Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone: IBM
  • Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues: IBM
  • Marketing analytics: Know your customers: Macquarie University
  • AI Applications in People Management: University of Pennsylvania

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