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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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    Arizona State University

    English Communication for Tech Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Oral Expression, Presentations, Grammar, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, People Development, Vocabulary, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Interviewing Skills, English Language, LinkedIn, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Professional Networking

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AI Agents with LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, and AutoGen

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, LangChain, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, Agentic Workflows, LLM Application, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Development Environment, Tool Calling, AI literacy, AI Integrations, User Interface (UI), Python Programming, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, General Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Finance, Financial Forecasting, Equities, Annual Reports, Return On Investment, Business Valuation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Management Communication 管理沟通

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Strategic Communication, Team Building, Business Communication, Team Management, Internal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity

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    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG Impact: Investor Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Portfolio Risk, Equities, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Social Impact, Portfolio Management, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Analysis, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Corporate Finance, Petroleum Industry, Performance Analysis

    4.7
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    240 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Stakeholder Analysis, Governance, Accountability, Strategic Thinking, Business Communication, Trend Analysis

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    Coursera

    Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Entry, Scheduling

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    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, Job Evaluation, Strategic Communication, Communication, Negotiation, Job Analysis, Writing, Professionalism, Business Writing, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Introduction to Social Media Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Management, Customer Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Data Mining, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Trend Analysis, Research, Peer Review

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    ESSEC Business School

    Managers du changement

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, Behavior Management, Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Priorities, Behavioral Management, Collaboration, Strategic Leadership, Cooperation, Prioritization, Resource Allocation, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement

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    McMaster University

    Finance for Everyone: Debt

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Loans, Finance, Risking, Credit Risk, General Finance, Financial Data, Financial Systems, Fiscal Management, General Lending, Lending and Underwriting, Consumer Lending, Corporate Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Commercial Lending, Economics, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    IBM

    Introduction to Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Program Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Coordinating, Leadership, Job Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • English Communication for Tech Professionals: Arizona State University
  • AI Agents with LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, and AutoGen: Packt
  • Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Management Communication 管理沟通: Peking University
  • ESG Impact: Investor Perspective: University of Pennsylvania
  • ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business: Duke University
  • Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment: Kennesaw State University
  • Introduction to Social Media Analytics: Emory University
  • Managers du changement: ESSEC Business School

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