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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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    IBM

    Data Science Methodology

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Modeling, Jupyter, Data Collection, Model Deployment, Business Analysis, Data Science, Software Development Methodologies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Cleansing, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Business Process, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, User Feedback

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Strategy: Navigating Emerging Media and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Strategic Communication, Marketing Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Channel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Integrated Marketing Communications, Personalized Service, Consumer Behaviour, Data Ethics, Social Media, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Business Development, Business Modeling, Market Opportunities, Team Building, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Resource Management, Customer Analysis, Leadership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Canva Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Event Marketing, Presentations, Video Editing, Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Typography, Storytelling, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Design, Interactive Design, Brand Strategy, Social Media, Logo Design, Layout Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Branding, Content Creation

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Packt

    Digital and Marketing Asset Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Asset Management, Metadata Management, Cloud Deployment, Content Management, Workflow Management, Data Management, Information Management, Digital Content, Data Architecture, Information Architecture, Brand Management, Enterprise Architecture, Software As A Service, Benchmarking, Vendor Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Executive Presence, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Empathy, Team Management, Team Leadership, Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Workforce Planning, Professional Networking, Business Communication, Communication

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

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    University of Virginia

    Strategic Planning and Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis

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

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    Universidad Austral

    Estrategias de Redes Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, LinkedIn, Facebook, Content Strategy, Professional Networking, Instagram, Content Creation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Budget Management, Lead Generation, Photography, Target Audience

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Accounting: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Records, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Wireframing, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Design Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Mockups, Figma (Design Software), Information Architecture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Marketing Mix Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Marketing Channel, Marketing Communications, Product Management, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Advertising, Media Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Digital Media Strategy, Retail Store Operations, Conflict Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Spreadsheet Software, Timelines, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Science Methodology: IBM
  • Digital Marketing Strategy: Navigating Emerging Media and AI: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Canva Essentials: Coursera
  • Digital and Marketing Asset Management Essentials: Packt
  • Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace: Coursera
  • Strategic Planning and Execution: University of Virginia
  • Estrategias de Redes Sociales: Universidad Austral
  • Financial Accounting: Foundations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites: Google

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