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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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    University of Virginia

    Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values

    Skills you'll gain: Courage, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Integrity, Employee Coaching, Business Leadership, Overcoming Objections, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Decision Making, Advocacy, Oral Expression, Program Implementation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    615 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG Risks and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Data, Investments, Financial Analysis, Sustainable Business, Finance, Market Data, Performance Measurement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    781 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Business English: Marketing and Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Ideation, Selling Techniques, Marketing Communications, Business Correspondence, Advertising, Promotional Strategies, Discussion Facilitation, Presentations, Consultative Selling, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Product Promotion, Influencing, Concision, Data Visualization, Vocabulary

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    695 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Global Energy Business

    Skills you'll gain: Petroleum Industry, Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Market Dynamics, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analytics, Economics, Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis Tools, Political Sciences, Resource Utilization, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Emerging Technologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    509 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Social Media Content and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Adobe Express, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Analytics, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Intellectual Property, Target Audience, Visual Storytelling, Driving engagement, AI powered creativity, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Multimedia, Branding

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    411 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Management, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Staff Management, Human Resources, Growth Strategies, Talent Management, Delegation Skills, People Management, Culture Transformation, Subcontracting, Employee Coaching, Business Strategy, Organizational Development, Recruitment, Leadership, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    628 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Communicating Business Analytics Results

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Data Literacy, Business Analytics, Presentations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytics, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Predictive Analytics, Correlation Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    521 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Introduction to Project Management with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Productivity Software, Consolidation, Collaborative Software, Setting Appointments, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Time Management, Delegation Skills, Team Oriented, Document Management, Workflow Management, Goal Setting, Project Management, User Accounts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    789 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    West Virginia University

    Sales Operations/Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Territory Management, Recruitment, Sales Development, Training Programs, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, General Sales Practices, Training and Development, Talent Recruitment, Expense Management, Sales Process, Organizational Structure, Strategic Planning, Inside Sales, Expense Reports, Business Ethics, Employee Training

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    448 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    HubSpot Academy

    Sales Training: Building Your Sales Career

    Skills you'll gain: Inside Sales, Consultative Approaches, Sales Training, Consultative Selling, Sales, Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Solution Selling, Prospecting and Qualification, Consumer Behaviour, Personalized Service, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    677 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Free Trial
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    Yonsei University

    Intro to International Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Marketing, Brand Management, Branding, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Product Development, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Adapt your leadership style

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Adaptability, Staff Management, Influencing, Complex Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values: University of Virginia
  • ESG Risks and Opportunities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Business English: Marketing and Sales: Arizona State University
  • Fundamentals of Global Energy Business: University of Colorado System
  • Social Media Content and Strategy: Adobe
  • Fundamentals of Management, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Communicating Business Analytics Results: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Project Management with ClickUp: Coursera
  • Sales Operations/Management: West Virginia University
  • Sales Training: Building Your Sales Career: HubSpot Academy

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