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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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    Packt

    QuickBooks - Business Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Accruals, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Bookkeeping, Accounting Records, Accounting Software, Project Accounting, Financial Reporting, Expense Management, Accounting, Month End Closing, Small Business Accounting, Accounts Payable, Cost Management, Cost Accounting, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Accounting, Equities

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Management Training And Development, Emotional Intelligence, Business Ethics, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Self-Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Mindfulness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Digital Transformation with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Business Transformation, Software As A Service, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Multi-Cloud, Operating Expense

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Complete QuickBooks Training: Setup, Features, and Payroll

    Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Accruals, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), User Accounts, Payroll Reporting, Record Keeping, Payroll Systems, Payroll Tax, Accounting Records, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Ledgers (Accounting), Reconciliation, Merchant Services, Accounting Software, Payroll, Vendor Relationship Management, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Payroll Administration, Bookkeeping

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Madecraft

    How to Get Things Done Ahead of Deadlines

    Skills you'll gain: Ability To Meet Deadlines, Timelines, Planning, Time Management, Disaster Recovery, Prioritization, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management, Productivity, Goal Setting, Accountability, Stakeholder Management, Recognizing Others, Risk Management, Self-Motivation, Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Personal Development, Research, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing and Editing, Personal Attributes, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Constructive Feedback, Keyword Research, Peer Review, Action Oriented, Talent Recruitment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization & Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Transformation, Dashboard Creation, Presentations, Data Synthesis, Usability Testing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Star Schema, Data Integration, Business Intelligence Software, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Dirección y Gestión de Negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Business Process Management, Business Process, Branding, IT Management, Process Management, Brand Marketing, Marketing, Talent Management, Brand Management, Business Process Improvement, Marketing Management, Business Economics, Brand Strategy, Market Dynamics, Economics, Economic Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Microsoft Excel: Learn with Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Data Visualization, Document Management, Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Project Management, Data Entry, Generative AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing: Customer Engagement Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Driving engagement, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Marketing, MarTech, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Loyalty Programs, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Analytics, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Collection

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    Leading Organizational Change

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Administración de Empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Management Accounting, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Branding, Cost Management, Cost Accounting, Brand Marketing, Marketing, Talent Management, Brand Management, Budget Management, Marketing Management, Business Economics, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Market Dynamics, Economics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • QuickBooks - Business Accounting: Packt
  • Leadership Skills: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • Digital Transformation with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Complete QuickBooks Training: Setup, Features, and Payroll: Packt
  • How to Get Things Done Ahead of Deadlines: Madecraft
  • How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
  • Data Visualization & Business Intelligence: Coursera
  • Dirección y Gestión de Negocios: Universidad de Palermo
  • Microsoft Excel: Learn with Projects: Coursera
  • Digital Marketing: Customer Engagement Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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