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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Equities, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Market Liquidity, Loans

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Project Management: Beyond planning and control

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, People Management, Project Management, Innovation, Team Management, Project Design, Project Coordination, Agile Project Management, Business Priorities, Business Process Management, Conflict Management, Change Management, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Organization Planning and Development for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Organizational Development, Change Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Strategy, Quality Management, Benchmarking, Leadership and Management, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Return On Investment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de las Ventas y el Marketing con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Sales Process, Marketing Strategies, Sales Strategy, Marketing Planning, Value Propositions, Sales, Brand Strategy, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Brand Management, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Goal Setting

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Estadística aplicada a los negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Business Analytics, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Data Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Organizational Leadership, Persistence, Problem Solving, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Project Management (PT)

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Backlogs, Project Closure, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Communication Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Project Management, Budget Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Change Control, Project Controls, Scope Management, Project Schedules, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Change Management

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yonsei University

    International Marketing & Cross Industry Growth Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Innovation, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Management, Global Marketing, Marketing, Product Knowledge, Product Promotion, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Benchmarking, Product Management, New Business Development, Brand Strategy, Growth Strategies, Case Studies, Branding

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Digital business - Grow on digital world

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Valuation, Business Modeling, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Growth Strategies, Retail Banking, Market Dynamics, Business Strategies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Grammar, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    What is Product Lifecycle Management?

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Planning, Product Strategy, Product Management, AI Product Strategy, Product Roadmaps, Process Management, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Project Implementation, Change Management, Competitive Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Western Australia

    Recruiting for Diversity and Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Workforce Planning, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Sourcing, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Diversity Programs, Employee Onboarding, Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Networking, Job Analysis, Business Metrics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Project Management: Beyond planning and control: Politecnico di Milano
  • Organization Planning and Development for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Fundamentos de las Ventas y el Marketing con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Estadística aplicada a los negocios: Universidad Austral
  • Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Google Project Management (PT): Google
  • International Marketing & Cross Industry Growth Capstone Project : Yonsei University
  • Digital business - Grow on digital world: École Polytechnique
  • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series: Arizona State University

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