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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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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Fundamentals, Applications, and Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Social Impact, Governance, Data Security, Leadership and Management, Model Evaluation, Data Quality

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    203 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    West Virginia University

    Sales Force Management

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Sales Training, Sales Management, Talent Recruitment, Sales, Employee Training, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Interviewing Skills, Job Analysis, Performance Measurement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Terraform for absolute beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Microsoft Azure, IT Automation, DevOps

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    194 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Los obstáculos y la conducción en las negociaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles, Cooperation, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Timelines, Needs Assessment, Active Listening, Self-Awareness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    152 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goldman Sachs

    Social Impact Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Business Ethics, Business Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Priorities, Business Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Negotiations

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Business Ethics, Stress Management, Active Listening

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    B2B and Territory Sales Strategies and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, B2B Sales, Regional Sales, Selling Techniques, Sales Management, Consultative Selling, Sales, Sales Strategy, Sales Training, Market Analysis, Sales Process, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Customer Relationship Management, Negotiation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Utrecht University

    Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Environmental Science, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Health Policy, Psychology, Biotechnology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    155 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Microcontroller and Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Internet Of Things, Microarchitecture, Automation, Real Time Data, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Prototyping

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    297 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Decision Making for Success in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Courage, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Business Ethics, Technical Management, Professionalism, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, Leadership

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    186 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goldman Sachs

    Innovation Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, New Product Development, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Product Design, Innovation, Focus Group, Market Analysis, Ideation, Business Development, Product Testing, Logistics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis II: Accounting for Liabilities and Equity

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Equities, Income Statement, Income Tax, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI: Fundamentals, Applications, and Challenges: University of Michigan
  • Sales Force Management: West Virginia University
  • Terraform for absolute beginners: Coursera
  • Los obstáculos y la conducción en las negociaciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Social Impact Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Negotiations: University of Pennsylvania
  • B2B and Territory Sales Strategies and Techniques: Coursera
  • Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems: Utrecht University
  • Microcontroller and Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
  • Ethical Decision Making for Success in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder

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