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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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    Rice University

    Финансы для нефинансистов

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Finance, Capital Expenditure, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Statements, Investment Management, Risk Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Simple Project Timeline in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Project Documentation, Microsoft Excel, Project Management Software, Microsoft 365, Presentations

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Unilever

    Advanced Tools for Digital Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, MarTech, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Customer Analysis, Digital Advertising, Marketing Channel, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Automation, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Video Production, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Marketing Automation with AI and HubSpot: Plan to Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, HubSpot CRM, Prompt Engineering, Email Automation, ChatGPT, Dashboard, MarTech, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Analysis and Interpretation of Large-Scale Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Health Equity, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Health Policy, Statistical Reporting, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Public Health and Disease Prevention, STATA (Software), Maternal Health, Data Quality

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Google Ads for Beginners: Master Essentials & Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Advertising Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Online Advertising, Campaign Management, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Performance marketing

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Administración estratégica e IA: Innovación en Negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Innovation, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Planning, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Plan Execution, Performance Measurement, Business Management, Business Transformation, Emerging Technologies, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Classification Algorithms, Business Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Business Solutions, Customer Analysis

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    AI in Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Customer Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Content Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media, Customer Insights, Business Ethics, Predictive Analytics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Analytics en las organizaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Data Strategy, Analytics, Organizational Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Organizational Strategy, Business Process Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Structure

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

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Gestão de Marca & Crise de Imagem

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Decision Making, Brand Management, Branding, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Brand Strategy, Public Relations, Communication, Communication Strategies, Management Information Systems, Auditing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fornire un feedback utile (Giving Helpful Feedback)

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Team Motivation, Management Training And Development, Empathy, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, 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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    University of Florida

    Fixing Healthcare Delivery 2.0: Advanced Lean

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Patient Flow, Scientific Methods, Medical Management, Health Systems, Value-Based Care, Kanban Principles, Patient Communication, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Care Management, Operating Room (OR), Cleanliness, Business Systems Analysis, Case Studies, Capacity Management

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

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

  • Финансы для нефинансистов: Rice University
  • Create a Simple Project Timeline in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Advanced Tools for Digital Marketing Analytics: Unilever
  • Marketing Automation with AI and HubSpot: Plan to Execution: Coursera
  • Analysis and Interpretation of Large-Scale Programs: Johns Hopkins University
  • Google Ads for Beginners: Master Essentials & Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Administración estratégica e IA: Innovación en Negocios: Universidades Anáhuac
  • AI in Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Analytics en las organizaciones: Universidad de los Andes
  • Gestão de Marca & Crise de Imagem: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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