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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Microsoft 365, Personalized Campaigns, AI powered creativity, Sales Enablement, Marketing Automation, Marketing Operations, Customer experience improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Business Process Automation, Compliance Management, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.4 (234) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    UiPath

    RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Business Process Automation, Software Development Tools, Robotics, Computing Platforms, Package and Software Management, User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Version Control, Debugging

    ★ 4.7 (410) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    CentraleSupélec

    Two Speed IT: How Companies Can Surf the Digital Wave, a BCG Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Business Transformation, Workforce Management, Digital Transformation, IT Service Management, Technology Strategies, Human Resource Strategy, Managed Services, Operational Efficiency, Information Technology, Product Strategy, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Management, Organizational Change

    ★ 4.3 (152) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Procurement Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Procurement, Goal Setting, Overcoming Objections, Communication, Business Research, Oral Expression

    ★ 4.7 (258) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Commercialization, Mentorship, Case Studies, Public Policies, Investments, Resource Allocation, Program Evaluation

    ★ 4.5 (128) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    CertNexus

    Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Risking, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Technology Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science

    ★ 4.7 (303) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • S

    Stanford University

    Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Nutrition Education, Compassion, Nutrition and Diet, Mindfulness, Meal Planning And Preparation, Habit Formation, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Sensory Systems Analysis, Chronic Diseases

    ★ 4.9 (362) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Corporate Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Management, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Accountability

    ★ 4.7 (356) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SAS

    SAS Advanced Programmer

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Case Studies, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Management Systems, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Perl (Programming Language), Business, Statistical Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Integration, Data Structures, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Code Reusability, Software Documentation

    ★ 4.8 (410) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    Intel

    AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, AI literacy, Automation, Responsible AI, B2B Sales

    ★ 4.5 (773) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Creativity Toolkit II: Creative Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Presentations, Creativity, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Innovation, Team Building, Creative Thinking, People Management, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Communication, Social Skills, Critical Thinking, Decision Making

    ★ 4.8 (413) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Test Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Development Testing, Test Case, Software Engineering Tools, Test Data, Code Coverage, Scenario Testing, Restful API, Mockups, Microservices

    ★ 4.8 (252) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business plan courses

  • Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion: Microsoft
  • RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath: UiPath
  • Two Speed IT: How Companies Can Surf the Digital Wave, a BCG Perspective: CentraleSupélec
  • Procurement Negotiation: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies: Case Western Reserve University
  • Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
  • Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food: Stanford University
  • Corporate Governance: Coursera
  • SAS Advanced Programmer: SAS
  • AI Essentials: Intel

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