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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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    University of Minnesota

    Managing Employee Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Employee Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Management Training And Development, Performance Measurement, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Performance Improvement, Employee Engagement, Goal Setting, Culture

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Risking, Lending and Underwriting, Consumer Lending, Commercial Lending, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Auditing, Credit Risk, General Lending, Record Keeping, Financial Regulation, Bank Regulations, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Regulatory Requirements, Loans, Financial Regulations, Data Collection, Finance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    PracticalGrowth

    Thriving at Work: Staying Sane & Productive

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Time Management, Planning, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Stress Management, Calendar Management, Workflow Management, Goal-Oriented, Personal Development, Expectation Management, Scheduling, Mental Concentration, Assertiveness, Automation, Adaptability, Negotiation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Strategic Management Concepts and Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Business Leadership, Decision Making, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Change, Strategic Partnership, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics, Change Management, Goal Setting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Understanding economic policymaking

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Public Policies, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Policy Development, Tax, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, Financial Systems, Financial Market, Growth Strategies

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

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    EDUCBA

    International Marketing and Global Trade

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Intercultural Competence, Strategic Planning, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Market Research, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, International Finance, Product Lifecycle Management, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Business Planning, Market Intelligence, Advertising, Branding, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Business Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Cryptography, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Infrastructure Security, Security Awareness, Cryptographic Protocols

    4.3
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    More Chinese for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Culture

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

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    Packt

    Managing Project Costs, Quality, and Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Cost Estimation, Risk Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Estimation, Quality Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Resource Management, Procurement, Contract Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Management, Purchasing, Risk Mitigation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Total Seminars

    Business Security, Governance, & Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Incident Management, Compliance Management, Business Continuity, Enterprise Security, Digital Forensics, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Governance, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management, Computer Security, Security Software, Change Management, Security Testing, Security Awareness, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Firm Level Economics: Consumer and Producer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Tax, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Resource Allocation, Financial Policy, Cost Management, Production Management, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Habit Formation, Planning

    4.8
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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

  • Managing Employee Performance: University of Minnesota
  • Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA): SkillUp
  • Thriving at Work: Staying Sane & Productive: PracticalGrowth
  • Strategic Management Concepts and Business Strategy: EDUCBA
  • Understanding economic policymaking: IE Business School
  • International Marketing and Global Trade: EDUCBA
  • Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains: Kennesaw State University
  • More Chinese for Beginners: Peking University
  • Managing Project Costs, Quality, and Resources: Packt
  • Business Security, Governance, & Incident Response: Total Seminars

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