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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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    Illinois Tech

    Industrial Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Job Analysis, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Performance Analysis, Staff Management, Performance Review, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, People Development, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources, Team Motivation, Human Resources Management and Planning, Diversity and Inclusion

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Banking & Finance in India

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Deposit Accounts, Capital Markets, Financial Systems, Banking Services, Financial Policy, Banking, Finance, Equities, Economics, Financial Analysis, Bank Regulations, Financial Services, Retail Banking, Financial Regulation, Commercial Banking, Budgeting, Economic Development, Fiscal Management

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

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    Howard University

    Introduction to Linear Algebra and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Mathematical Software, Algebra, Jupyter, Mathematical Modeling, Data Science, Software Development Tools, Python Programming, Software Installation, Data Manipulation, Git (Version Control System)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Agile Decision-Making Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Decisiveness, Adaptability, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Action Oriented, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Change Management, Risk Management, Culture Transformation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    HRCI

    Foundations of HR Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Vendor Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Correspondence, People Analytics, Vendor Relationship Management, Labor Compliance, Workforce Management, Management Reporting, Internal Communications, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Communication, Communication Strategies

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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de los Aspectos Financieros del Negocio con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Accounting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Data, Business Acumen, Finance, Business Metrics, General Finance, Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Управление инвестиционными рисками

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Return On Investment, Investment Management, Finance

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft Copilot in Excel: Smarter Data Analysis Made Easy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Excel Macros, Microsoft 365, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Generative AI Agents, Data Analysis, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Workflow Management, Productivity, Automation, Customer Data Management, Data Management, Leadership Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Operations Management, Sustainable Systems, Manufacturing Operations, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Climate Change Mitigation, Organizational Leadership, Product Design, Waste Minimization, Process Design, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create PDF Balance Report using HTML, Excel & Power Automate

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Microsoft Power Platform, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Accounting Records, Month End Closing, Microsoft Excel, Automation, Microsoft 365

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    ISC2

    Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Legal Risk, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Management Framework, Operational Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Risk Modeling, Security Management, Security Controls, Risk Mitigation, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis

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

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Power BI: Data Analysis Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Dashboard Creation, Business Reporting, Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaboration, Data Import/Export

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Industrial Psychology: Illinois Tech
  • Banking & Finance in India: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Introduction to Linear Algebra and Python: Howard University
  • Agile Decision-Making Frameworks: Duke University
  • Foundations of HR Operations: HRCI
  • Fundamentos de los Aspectos Financieros del Negocio con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Управление инвестиционными рисками: Coursera
  • Microsoft Copilot in Excel: Smarter Data Analysis Made Easy: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Create PDF Balance Report using HTML, Excel & Power Automate: Coursera

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