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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.


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Popular Business Plan Courses and Certifications


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    University of Pennsylvania

    Fundamentals of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Capital Budgeting, Portfolio Management, Equities, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Business Valuation, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Investments, Cash Flows, Business Mathematics, Risk Analysis

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    University of Michigan

    Financial Technology (Fintech) Innovations

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, FinTech, Blockchain, Payment Processing, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Banking, Emerging Technologies, Investment Management, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Investments, Fundraising, Banking, Capital Markets, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Financial Trading, Portfolio Management, Financial Systems, Market Dynamics

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    AI Collaboration with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Simulations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Managerial Accounting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Management, Budget Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Resource Allocation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Lead Digital Transformation and Success in Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Enablement, Team Motivation, Team Performance Management, Sales Strategy, Team Management, Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Digital Transformation, Sales Pipelines, Employee Coaching, Forecasting, Business Ethics, Corporate Sustainability, Business Process Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Project Management Essentials: Lead Projects with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Expectation Management, Project Estimation, Conflict Management, Resource Management, Team Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Project Planning, Change Orders, Work Breakdown Structure, Team Management, Agile Methodology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Power Tools for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Data Sharing, Data Integration

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    LearnQuest

    Growth Strategies and Career Readiness in Tech Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Upselling, Technical Sales, Sales, Cross Selling, LinkedIn, Business Ethics, Sales Strategy, digital literacy, Professional Networking, Automation, Goal Setting, Compliance Management, Customer Retention

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Manager of Managers: Coaching and Mentoring People Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Strategic Leadership, Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Mentorship, Coaching, Professional Development, People Management, Team Management, Decision Making, Performance Management, Organizational Strategy

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    Coursera

    Export and Highlight Project Tasks Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Import/Export, Stakeholder Communications, Management Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Business Reporting, Timelines, Project Documentation, Project Management Software, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Manager Toolkit: Learn Key Skills for Management Success

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Time Management, Team Management, Team Building, People Management, Leadership and Management, Teamwork, Delegation Skills, Trustworthiness, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Conflict Management, Communication

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

  • Fundamentals of Finance: University of Pennsylvania
  • Financial Technology (Fintech) Innovations: University of Michigan
  • AI Collaboration with Claude: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Game Theory: Stanford University
  • Managerial Accounting Fundamentals: University of Virginia
  • Lead Digital Transformation and Success in Sales: LearnQuest
  • Project Management Essentials: Lead Projects with Confidence: Packt
  • Excel Power Tools for Data Analysis: Macquarie University
  • Growth Strategies and Career Readiness in Tech Sales: LearnQuest
  • Manager of Managers: Coaching and Mentoring People Managers: Coursera

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