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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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    Arizona State University

    Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Target Market, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, User Feedback, Customer Engagement, Problem Solving, Communication, Interviewing Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Sustainability Transformation with AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Solutions, Sustainable Business, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Technical Consulting

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Excel: Data Analysis and Visualization Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, digital literacy, Decision Support Systems, Digital Transformation

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Guide to Project Management and PMI-PMP Certification Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Stakeholder Management, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Kanban Principles, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Coordination, Process Improvement, Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Communications, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Risk Management, Cost Control

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Revenue Recognition with IFRS 15 & ASC 606

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Reporting, Contract Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, Franchising

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    The "Who" of the Marketing Strategy:Segmentation & Targeting

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing, Customer Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Target Market, Consumer Behaviour, Needs Assessment, Market Dynamics, Target Audience, Market Analysis, Plan Execution, Customer Engagement

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    CSR Strategy: Analyze, Implement & Create Value

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Corporate Strategy, Business Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Philanthropy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Strategic Sourcing, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Risk Management, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Tasks and Lists with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, User Accounts, User Provisioning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    What Are Service-Level Agreements (SLAs)?

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Service Level, Vendor Contracts, Customer Service, Service Management, Business Relationship Management, Expectation Management, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Cloud Storage, Case Studies

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advertise your Fundraiser using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Marketing Collateral, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Design Elements And Principles, Organizational Skills, Graphic Design, Driving engagement, Layout Design, Online Advertising, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Marketing, Dashboard

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Northeastern University

    Intro to Finance in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Depreciation, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Operating Expense, Expense Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Finance, Health Systems, Cost Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Health Care, Medicare, Pharmaceuticals, Revenue Management, Medicaid

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation: Arizona State University
  • Sustainability Transformation with AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Excel: Data Analysis and Visualization Fundamentals: Logical Operations
  • AI Essentials: AI CERTs
  • Guide to Project Management and PMI-PMP Certification Exam: Packt
  • Master Revenue Recognition with IFRS 15 & ASC 606: EDUCBA
  • The "Who" of the Marketing Strategy:Segmentation & Targeting: IE Business School
  • CSR Strategy: Analyze, Implement & Create Value: EDUCBA
  • Create Tasks and Lists with ClickUp: Coursera
  • What Are Service-Level Agreements (SLAs)?: Coursera

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