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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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    University of Virginia

    Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Management, Resourcefulness, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability, New Business Development, Risk Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Persuasive Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence, Data Cleansing

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

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    ¿Cómo funcionan las marcas?

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Internal Communications, Performance Measurement, Target Audience, Market Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Simple Project Timeline in Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Google Sheets, Presentations, Productivity Software, Scheduling, Project Management

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era

    Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Business Modeling, Data Ethics, Design Thinking, Innovation, Customer Data Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Market Opportunities, Data Governance, Technology Strategies, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Product Development, Big Data, Customer Insights, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Crisis Management and Crisis Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Emergency Response, Corporate Communications, Contingency Planning, Public Affairs, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Communication Strategies, Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Internal Communications, Communication, Media and Communications, Social Media

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    The Olympic Games and the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Culture, Media Relations, Media Strategy, Video Production, Social Media, Brand Management, Advertising, Event Marketing, Media Production, Branding, Social Media Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Vibe Coding Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Debugging, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsible AI, Development Environment, AI Enablement, Integrated Development Environments, API Testing, Application Development, Application Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Leading Teams Effectively: Skills for Impactful Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Teamwork, Personal Development, People Development, Business Leadership, Willingness To Learn, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Conflict Management, Communication

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    Coursera

    Build a Lean Workflow with Kanban Frameworks in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Workflow Management, Process Management, Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Mapping, Collaborative Software, Service Design

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    CVS Health

    Call Center Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Growth Mindedness, De-escalation Techniques, Data Entry, Greeting Customers, Teamwork, Inbound Calls, Customer Inquiries, Time Management, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Customer Data Management, Personal Development, Performance Metric, Verbal Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Communication

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

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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Presentations, LinkedIn, Cybersecurity, Applicant Tracking Systems, Market Research, Social Media, Business Research, Recruitment, Portfolio Management, Job Analysis, Negotiation, Writing, Compensation Strategy, Recruitment Strategies, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
  • Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel: Corporate Finance Institute
  • ¿Cómo funcionan las marcas?: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Create a Simple Project Timeline in Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era: Politecnico di Milano
  • Introduction to Crisis Management and Crisis Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Olympic Games and the Media: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Vibe Coding Fundamentals: University of Colorado System
  • Leading Teams Effectively: Skills for Impactful Leadership: Coursera
  • Build a Lean Workflow with Kanban Frameworks in Miro: Coursera

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