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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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    Microsoft

    AI-Enhanced Prospecting and Sales Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Sales Prospecting, Sales Presentations, Prospecting and Qualification, Lead Generation, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Sales, Prompt Engineering Tools, Microsoft PowerPoint, Sales Strategy, Presentations, General Sales Practices, Personalized Campaigns, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, AI Integrations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Corporate Finance: Leverage & Financing Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Cost, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Operational Analysis, Business Risk Management, Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Management, Operating Expense, Operational Risk, Income Statement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Probability and Statistics for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability, Probability Distribution, Estimation, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Variance Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Investment and Portfolio Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Financial Systems, Securities Trading, Asset Management, Behavioral Economics, General Finance, Capital Markets, Risk Modeling, Equities, Financial Trading, Performance Measurement, Finance, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operations, Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Process Management, Process Optimization, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Process Mapping, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Capacity Planning, Quality Management, Capacity Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Inventory Control and EOQ Using Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Materials Management, Inventory Management System, Inventory Control Systems, Supply Chain, Procurement, Order Management, Microsoft Excel, Operational Efficiency, Pareto Chart, Prioritization, Excel Formulas, Management Information Systems

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Scoping, Cost Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Change Control, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Controls, Estimation, Requirements Management, Timelines, Change Management, Budget Management, Project Management, Planning, Project Documentation, Project Performance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Les Fondamentaux de la Négociation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Selling Techniques, Stakeholder Management, Behavioral Economics, Stakeholder Analysis, Prioritization

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

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    Madecraft

    A Beginner's Guide to Unlocking Content Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Financial Analysis & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, International Financial Reporting Standards, Management Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Cost Accounting, Financial Acumen, Operating Budget, Balance Sheet, Fund Accounting, Cost Control, Asset Management, Market Liquidity, Banking, Accounting Systems, Accounting Software, Finance

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Practical Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Software, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, R Programming, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Performance Management and Appraisal Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Performance Measurement, Performance Improvement, Performance Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Goal Setting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI-Enhanced Prospecting and Sales Techniques: Microsoft
  • Corporate Finance: Leverage & Financing Decisions: EDUCBA
  • Probability and Statistics for Decision Making: EDUCBA
  • Investment and Portfolio Management: Rice University
  • Introduction to Operations Management: University of Pennsylvania
  • Inventory Control and EOQ Using Excel: EDUCBA
  • Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management: Rice University
  • Les Fondamentaux de la Négociation : ESSEC Business School
  • A Beginner's Guide to Unlocking Content Marketing: Madecraft
  • Financial Analysis & Reporting: EDUCBA

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