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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Fundamentals of Accounting Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Budgeting, Small Business Accounting, Expense Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Operations, Communication Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    The Intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Business Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Financial Reporting, Business Metrics, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Stakeholder Management, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Management, Social Impact, Corporate Strategy, Finance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    110 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    N

    National Taiwan University

    行銷典範轉移: 變動中的消費世界 (Marketing in a changing world)

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Market Dynamics, Customer Engagement, Target Market, Customer Insights, Customer Data Management, Market Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    ¿Cómo funcionan las marcas?

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Internal Communications, Performance Measurement, Target Audience, Market Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    K

    Kennesaw State University

    The Define Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Analysis, Analysis, Process Improvement, Project Documentation, Quality Improvement, Customer Analysis, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Management, Business Process

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    E

    ESSEC Business School

    Leadership d'excellence par le sport de haut niveau

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Performance Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    X

    Xbox

    Xbox Graphic Designer

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Logo Design, Typography, Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Adobe Illustrator, Wireframing, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Layout Design, Usability, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Graphic Design, User Centered Design, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Adobe Firefly, Game Design, Adobe Photoshop

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    C

    Coursera

    Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Team Management, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Adaptability, People Management, Performance Management, Professional Development, Cognitive flexibility, Delegation Skills, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    V

    Vanderbilt University

    Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Thought Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Creativity, Organizational Change, Risk Management, Business Strategies, Technology Solutions, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Microsoft 365, Sales Enablement, Marketing Automation, Customer experience improvement, Business Process Automation, Compliance Management, AI Security, Customer Service, Information Privacy, Microsoft Office, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Productivity Software, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    162 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leadership and Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Leadership, Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, Cooperation, Communication Strategies, Team Building, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    M

    Microsoft

    Create Serverless Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Cloud Development, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Applications, Cloud-Based Integration, Business Process Automation, Microservices, Application Programming Interface (API), GitHub

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    133 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Accounting Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Sustainability: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • 行銷典範轉移: 變動中的消費世界 (Marketing in a changing world): National Taiwan University
  • ¿Cómo funcionan las marcas?: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • The Define Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Leadership d'excellence par le sport de haut niveau: ESSEC Business School
  • Xbox Graphic Designer: Xbox
  • Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles: Coursera
  • Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture: Vanderbilt University
  • Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion: Microsoft

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