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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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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Strategic Communication, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication, Brand Strategy, Thought Leadership, Innovation, Crisis Management, Communication, Branding, Brand Awareness

    4.5
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Charts and Dashboards Using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Document Management, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Marketing Verde

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Market Opportunities, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Value Propositions, Environmental Issue, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Communication Planning, Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Branding, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Sustainable Development, Target Market, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Product Strategy, Brand Management, Communication Strategies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Social Impact & Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Community Organizing, Policy Development, Social Justice, Social Work, Public Policies, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Community Development, Community and Social Work, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Advocacy, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Business, Strategic Leadership, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ISC2

    Certified in Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Governance, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Assurance, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    More Chinese for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Data Modeling in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Power BI, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Model Optimization, Snowflake Schema, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Creative Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Color Theory, Document Management, Generative AI, Graphic Design, AI powered creativity, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Document Control, Photography, Visual Storytelling, Adobe Firefly, Graphics Software, Workflow Management, Branding

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Data Visualization in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Data Visualization Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Statistical Visualization, Infographics, Tree Maps, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Graphing, Data Analysis, Trend Analysis

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gmail

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Google Workspace, Email Security, Email Automation, Business Correspondence, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Business Communication, Business Solutions, Collaborative Software, Relationship Management, Security Awareness

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

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    SkillUp

    Office Productivity Software

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Productivity Software, Microsoft Outlook, File Management, Collaborative Software, Presentations, Microsoft Teams, Google Docs, Calendar Management, Microsoft PowerPoint, Control Panels, Gmail, Slack (Software), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Spreadsheet Software, Setting Appointments, Meeting Facilitation, Google Workspace, Google Sheets

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    650 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Epidemiology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling: Northwestern University
  • Create Charts and Dashboards Using Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Marketing Verde: Universidad de los Andes
  • Social Impact & Public Policy: University of Michigan
  • Certified in Cybersecurity: ISC2
  • More Chinese for Beginners: Peking University
  • Data Modeling in Power BI: Microsoft
  • Creative Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat: Adobe
  • Data Visualization in Excel: Macquarie University
  • Gmail: Google Cloud

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