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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 Toronto

    Gender Analytics Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Storytelling, Organizational Change, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Social Impact, Stakeholder Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Innovation, Quantitative Research, Strategic Communication, Analytics, Ideation, Diversity and Inclusion, Qualitative Research, Diversity Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Digital Marketing Dynamics: Strategy & Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Social Media, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Campaign Planning, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Case Studies, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Digital Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Business

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Research, Public Policies, Economics, Writing, Diplomacy, Business Economics, Econometrics, Analysis, Market Dynamics, Estimation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build Customizable Sales Presentation Graphics using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Target Market, Market Analysis, Sales, Presentations, Content Creation, Graphic Design, User Accounts

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Irvine

    Interviewing for DS/AI Roles

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Negotiation, Professional Development, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Compensation and Benefits, Job Evaluation, Data Analysis, Web Presence, Recruitment, Data Literacy, Events and Conferences, Data Architecture, AI literacy, Relationship Building

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Candidate Experience and Employer Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Professional Networking, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Applicant Tracking Systems, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Recruitment Strategies, Relationship Building, Talent Acquisition, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Talent Pipelining, Diversity Marketing, Drive Engagement, Talent Sourcing, Branding, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Sustainable Construction Management

    Skills you'll gain: Facility Management and Maintenance, Energy and Utilities, Construction Management, Sustainable Architecture, Construction Engineering, Construction, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Design, Facility Management, Sustainable Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Stormwater Management, Building Information Modeling, Project Design, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability Standards, Building Services Engineering, Project Performance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Building Generative AI Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Design Thinking, AI Product Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Business Strategy, Change Management, Organizational Change, Competitive Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Design a pitch deck with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Milestones (Project Management), Marketing Collateral, Marketing Design, Project Schedules, Product Promotion, Value Propositions, Visual Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Indian School of Business

    A Beginner's Guide to Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Portfolio Management, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, General Finance, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investment Management, Securities Trading, Financial Trading, Cash Flows, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Market Data, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Risk Management

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Recruiting Analytics and Talent Pipeline Management

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Talent Pipelining, Professional Networking, Recruitment Strategies, Relationship Building, Talent Sourcing, Performance Metric, Applicant Tracking Systems, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Consultative Approaches, Process Improvement, Change Management, Performance Improvement, Performance Reporting, Market Research, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analytics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Leading Organizational Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Crisis Management, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Overcoming Objections, Visionary, Communication Planning, Overcoming Obstacles, Stakeholder Communications, Culture Transformation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Continuous Monitoring, Communication Strategies, Data Collection

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Gender Analytics Capstone Project: University of Toronto
  • Digital Marketing Dynamics: Strategy & Case Studies: EDUCBA
  • Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Build Customizable Sales Presentation Graphics using Canva: Coursera
  • Interviewing for DS/AI Roles: University of California, Irvine
  • Candidate Experience and Employer Branding: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Sustainable Construction Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Building Generative AI Capabilities: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Design a pitch deck with Canva: Coursera
  • A Beginner's Guide to Investing: Indian School of Business

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