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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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    Duke University

    MLOps | Machine Learning Operations

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Pandas (Python Package), AWS SageMaker, NumPy, Microsoft Azure, Hugging Face, Responsible AI, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Containerization, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning, GitHub, Big Data, Data Management, Data Analysis

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Funding, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Business Development, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Proposal Development, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Loans, Fundraising, Business Communication

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Administración de Recursos Humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Workforce Development, Organizational Strategy, Employee Retention, Recruitment Strategies, Culture Transformation, Performance Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Digital Transformation of Financial Services - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Financial Services, Digital Transformation, Banking Services, Banking, FinTech, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Business Analysis, Innovation, Business Strategies, Business Transformation, Concision, Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    176 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Howard University

    Project Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Project Closure

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

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    University of California San Diego

    Number Theory and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    608 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of New Mexico

    Administración Estratégica y Emprendedora

    Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Business, Business Metrics, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Strategic Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Market Trend, Marketing

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Web Scraping, Data Synthesis, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, AI Enablement, Data Analysis Software, Unstructured Data, Prompt Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Management

    4.7
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    350 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Adobe

    AI-Powered Content Marketing and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Social Media Content, Responsible AI, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Generative AI, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Content Creation, Marketing Automation, Email Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Search Engine Optimization, Storytelling, Performance Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

    The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Business Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Service Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Value Engineering, Waste Minimization, Competitive Intelligence, Business Technologies, Quality Control

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

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a las finanzas

    Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Financial Data, Financial Planning, Financial Controls, Cash Management, Budget Management, Financial Management, Business Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    319 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Artificial Intelligence in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Digital Transformation, AI Enablement, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Case Studies, Competitive Analysis, Network Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement

    4.6
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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

  • MLOps | Machine Learning Operations: Duke University
  • Fundamentals of Funding, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Administración de Recursos Humanos: Universidad de Palermo
  • Digital Transformation of Financial Services - Capstone Project: Copenhagen Business School
  • Project Management Essentials: Howard University
  • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
  • Administración Estratégica y Emprendedora: University of New Mexico
  • ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • AI-Powered Content Marketing and Strategy: Adobe
  • The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

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