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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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    Coursera

    Create a Project Management Tracker using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Spreadsheet Software, Project Coordination, Project Management, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office, Project Planning, Data Validation

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    922 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IE Business School

    Brand Identity and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Value Propositions, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Management, Logo Design, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Design, Customer Insights, Competitive Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    904 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    HEC Paris

    Devenir entrepreneur du changement

    Skills you'll gain: Project Implementation, Program Implementation, Social Impact, Project Design, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Self-Awareness, Ideation, Personal Development, New Business Development, Empowerment, Strategic Thinking, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Action Oriented, Proactivity, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    639 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Trabaja inteligentemente, no más duro: Gestión del tiempo para la productividad personal y profesional

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Scheduling, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Productivity, Delegation Skills, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Timelines, Conscientiousness, Calendar Management, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, Planning, Smart Goals, Self-Awareness, Strategic Prioritization, Strong Work Ethic, Follow Through, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Instagram Content Creator Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Video Editing, Content Scheduling, Content Performance Analysis, Drive Engagement, Storytelling, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Content, Canva (Software), Content Optimization, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, Paid media, Graphic and Visual Design, Driving engagement, Competitive Analysis, Content Strategy, Analytics, Visual Design, Marketing

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    774 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to CRM with HubSpot

    Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, Email Marketing, Business Software, Customer Communications Management, Sales Pipelines, Dashboard, Account Management, Data Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales Operations, Team Building

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.

    Skills you'll gain: Web Design, Canva (Software), Web Design and Development, Responsive Web Design, Web Content, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Web Presence, Social Media, Design Software, Graphic Design, User Accounts, Business

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, Test Tools, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Test Script Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Test Data, Technical Communication

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    834 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Social Impact, Business Transformation, Business Ethics, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Economic Development, Strategic Partnership, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation, Natural Resource Management, Collaboration, Climate Change Mitigation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Sports Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Press Releases, Social Media Management, Events and Conferences, Social Media, Media Relations, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing and Public Relations, Social Media Campaigns, Event Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Loyalty Programs, Brand Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Promotions and Campaigns, Driving engagement

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

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Equities, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Property Accounting, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Market Liquidity, Accounts Payable

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Designing Your Personal Weight Loss Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition Education, Goal Setting, Behavioral Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Smart Goals, Habit Formation, Behavior Management, Exercise Science, Chronic Diseases, Self-Awareness

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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

  • Create a Project Management Tracker using Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Brand Identity and Strategy: IE Business School
  • Devenir entrepreneur du changement: HEC Paris
  • Trabaja inteligentemente, no más duro: Gestión del tiempo para la productividad personal y profesional: University of California, Irvine
  • Instagram Content Creator Pro: Coursera
  • Introduction to CRM with HubSpot: Coursera
  • Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.: Coursera
  • Introduction to Software Testing: University of Minnesota
  • Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Sports Marketing: Northwestern University

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