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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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    IBM

    GenAI for Executives & Business Leaders: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Governance, Business Intelligence, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Service

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    500 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    West Virginia University

    Sales Operations/Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Territory Management, Recruitment, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, General Sales Practices, Training and Development, Talent Recruitment, Expense Management, Sales Process, Organizational Structure, Inside Sales, Marketing Budgets, Business Ethics, Employee Training, Legal Risk, Operating Expense, Compensation Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    435 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    How to create a Jira SCRUM project

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Workflow Management, Run Chart, Project Planning, Project Management, Prioritization, Dependency Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    490 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Washington

    Business English: Making Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentation, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Marketing Materials, English Language

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    774 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Arbitration, Mediation, Business Ethics, Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Contract Management, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resources, Product Development, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    447 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Business Correspondence, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Writing, Setting Appointments, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    912 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Creating a Budget with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Budget Management, Operating Budget, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Data, Microsoft Office

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    626 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Preparatory Certificate in Finance and Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Statement Analysis, Annual Reports, Mergers & Acquisitions, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Banking Services, Credit Risk, Loans, Capital Expenditure, Corporate Finance, Banking, Accounting, Capital Markets, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Balance Sheet, Financial Trading, Wealth Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    650 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    The Growth Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Positivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Professional Development, Organizational Change, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Adaptability, Resilience, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Growth Strategies, Collaboration

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanjing University

    Data Processing Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, User Interface (UI) Design

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    377 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Dairy Production and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Sustainability Standards, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Water Resource Management, Business Economics, Biotechnology, Production Management, Environmental Management Systems, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • GenAI for Executives & Business Leaders: An Introduction: IBM
  • Sales Operations/Management: West Virginia University
  • How to create a Jira SCRUM project: Coursera
  • Business English: Making Presentations: University of Washington
  • Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model: University of Michigan
  • Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Creating a Budget with Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Preparatory Certificate in Finance and Financial Markets: Corporate Finance Institute
  • The Growth Mindset: University of California, Davis
  • Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional: University of California, Davis

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