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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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    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social : changer d'échelle

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Sustainable Development, Business Development, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Change, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Capture and Captivate Your Audience

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Qlik Sense for Beginners: Analyze and Visualize Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Customer Analysis, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Presentations, Analytics, Technical Communication, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Futuro del Trabajo

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Workforce Development, Telecommuting, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Willingness To Learn, Lifelong Learning, Adaptability, Leadership, Human Resources, Virtual Teams, Professional Networking, Branding, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Remote Access Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Utilize CareerBuilder to Find Employment

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Job Analysis, User Accounts, Target Audience, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Benefits: Financial Protection, Growth & Assistance

    Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Financial Services, Financial Planning, Insurance, Communication, Payroll Administration, Administration, Tax Management, Equities, Training Programs, Employee Retention, Employee Engagement

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Systems Engineering and Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Program Management, Cost Management, Requirements Management, Contract Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Change Management

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    Mieux comprendre l'ESS pour mieux en parler

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Communication Strategies, Governance, Journalism, Innovation, Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Engagement, Economics, Interviewing Skills, Business Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    ROI-Driven Digital Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Marketing Budgets, Performance Metric, Performance marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Paid media, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Automation, Digital Marketing, Marketing

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Purpose-Driven Leadership for Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Visionary, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Innovation, Business Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Team Motivation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Zapier: Automate Email Replies with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Calendar Management, Setting Appointments, Workflow Management, Customer Communications Management, Automation, Business Correspondence, Customer Inquiries, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Fundamentals of Benefit Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, Calendar Management, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Benchmarking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Administrative Support, Employee Retention, Employee Engagement

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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

  • L'entrepreneuriat social : changer d'échelle : ESSEC Business School
  • Capture and Captivate Your Audience: Google
  • Qlik Sense for Beginners: Analyze and Visualize Data: Coursera
  • Futuro del Trabajo: Universidad de Palermo
  • Utilize CareerBuilder to Find Employment: Coursera
  • Benefits: Financial Protection, Growth & Assistance: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Systems Engineering and Program Management: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mieux comprendre l'ESS pour mieux en parler: ESSEC Business School
  • ROI-Driven Digital Marketing Analytics: Simplilearn
  • Purpose-Driven Leadership for Strategy and Innovation: Duke University

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