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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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    LearnQuest

    Strategic Selling and Account Management

    Skills you'll gain: Account Management, Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Business Risk Management, Upselling, Business Metrics, Business Communication, Sales Pipelines, Overcoming Objections, Sales Process, Solution Selling, Business Transformation, Customer Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Analysis, Value Propositions, Business Analytics

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build Interactive Dashboards for Meaningful Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Business Intelligence, Web Analytics, Business Analytics, Requirements Elicitation, Data Storytelling, Performance Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Analysis, Self Service Technologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Business Analysis: Excel, KPIs & GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Regression Analysis, Business Metrics, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Writing and Editing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, English Language, Grammar, Language Competency, Target Audience, Vocabulary

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Product Management: Initial Product Strategy and Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Product Planning, New Product Development, Product Strategy, Project Management Life Cycle, Product Development, Project Planning, Agile Product Development, Business Planning, Team Building, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Risk Management, Financial Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law

    Skills you'll gain: Certified Public Accountant, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Bankruptcies, Organizational Structure, Business, Legal Writing, Contract Management, Sales

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft 365 Copilot AI: Office Automation & Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, Microsoft Outlook, Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Productivity, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, AI Security, Gemini, AI Enablement, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), LLM Application, Model Evaluation, AI Workflows, Workplace inclusivity, Social Impact, Operational Efficiency, Human Factors, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Data Security, Natural Language Processing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Business Ethics, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Courage, Relationship Building, Negotiation, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Professional Development, People Development, Curiosity

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Intuit

    Bookkeeping Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Accounting Records, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, General Ledger, Small Business Accounting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cash Flows

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing the Opportunity for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Corporate Strategy, New Business Development, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Advanced Content Marketing Strategies and Tactics

    Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Persona Development, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Smart Goals, Content Development and Management, Social Media Content, Digital Content, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Channel, Customer Insights, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Customer Engagement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Strategic Selling and Account Management: LearnQuest
  • Build Interactive Dashboards for Meaningful Insights: Coursera
  • AI-Powered Business Analysis: Excel, KPIs & GenAI: Coursera
  • English for Effective Business Writing: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Product Management: Initial Product Strategy and Plan: SkillUp
  • Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot AI: Office Automation & Workflows: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Google AI Essentials: Google
  • Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Bookkeeping Basics: Intuit

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