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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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    John Wiley & Sons

    Building Business Models and Financial Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Budgeting, Strategic Thinking, Financial Acumen, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis, Business Acumen, Business Strategy, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Financial Planning, Financial Modeling, Balance Sheet, Business Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI literacy, Risking, Model Training, Technology Roadmaps, AI Integrations, Google Sheets, Critical Thinking, Innovation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Business Model for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis, Operations, Persona Development, Value Propositions, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Marketing Channel, Business Development, Business Strategies, Business, Case Studies, Design Strategies, Design, Decision Making, Web Design and Development, Test Case, Learning Strategies, Test Script Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Business English

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Product Planning, Purchasing, Business Writing, English Language, Business Communication, Ideation, Business Planning, Negotiation, Selling Techniques, Management Reporting, Campaign Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing Planning, Active Listening, Advertising, Business Correspondence, Marketing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Driving Growth, Leadership, and Continuous Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Growth Strategies, Business Planning, Culture Transformation, Portfolio Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Business Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Structure, Product Management, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Generating and Testing Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Mentorship, Market Opportunities, Creativity, Innovation, New Business Development, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Business Analyst's Career Master Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Process Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Professional Development, Analysis, Operational Analysis, Requirements Management, Business Analysis Tools, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analytics, Business Workflow Analysis, People Development, Consulting, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Business Communication, Creative Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Business Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Business Analytics, LLM Application, AI literacy, Data Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Strategy, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Financial Accounting, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Cash Flow Forecasting, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Accountability, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Fiscal Management, Forecasting, Cost Control, Operating Expense, Strategic Planning, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    International Business Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Business Planning, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Change Management, Data Presentation, Leadership and Management, Professional Networking, Business Mathematics, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Performance Management, Business Strategy, Professional Development, Professionalism, Competitive Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Business Strategies

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    AI For Business

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Machine Learning Methods, Fraud detection, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Management, Data Strategy, People Analytics, HR Tech, Generative Model Architectures, AI Enablement, Human Resource Management, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Human Resources Management and Planning, Big Data, Credit Risk, Machine Learning, Analytics

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

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    Michigan State University

    Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Verification And Validation, Milestones (Project Management), Business Development, Business Strategies, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, New Business Development, Plan Execution, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Building Business Models and Financial Strategies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Google AI Essentials: Google
  • Business Model for Entrepreneurs: EDUCBA
  • Business English: Arizona State University
  • Driving Growth, Leadership, and Continuous Improvement: John Wiley & Sons
  • Generating and Testing Ideas: Pearson
  • The Business Analyst's Career Master Plan: Packt
  • Generative AI for Business Analysts: IBM
  • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
  • International Business Essentials: University of London

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