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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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    Arizona State University

    TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Digital pedagogy, Train The Trainer, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Design Elements And Principles, English Language, Design Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Learning, Public Speaking, Critical Thinking

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    20K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Finance and Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Accruals, Accounting, Finance, Inventory Accounting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Portfolio Management, Income Statement, Financial Forecasting, Equities, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Corporate Finance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Organizational Strategy with Generative AI & AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, ChatGPT, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Multimodal Prompts, OpenAI, Agentic systems, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Thought Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Business Strategy

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Telephone Skills, Interviewing Skills, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentation, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, English Language, Vocabulary, Business Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Oral Comprehension

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, LLM Application, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Employee Engagement, Model Evaluation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Analyze Data to Answer Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Analytical Skills, Consolidation, Excel Formulas, Query Languages, Data Compilation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Quality, SQL, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Database Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, Hardware Troubleshooting, IT Service Management, Generative AI Agents, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Professional Networking, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Database Administration, Information Technology, Customer Service

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Project Delivery in Business Analysis and Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Business Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Business Process, Risk Analysis, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Solution Delivery, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Business Process Improvement, Project Planning, Business Planning, Quality Control, Quality Monitoring, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Program Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, AI literacy, Decision Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Governance, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM IT Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management, Team Motivation, Software Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Information Technology, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Emory University

    Management Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Presentations, Data Presentation, Consulting, Microsoft PowerPoint, Management Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Excel Formulas, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Proposal Writing, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Analytical Skills, Proposal Development, Lean Six Sigma, Interviewing Skills, Six Sigma Methodology, Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Relationship Management and Business Development

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Management, Trustworthiness, Customer Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Business Development, Customer Retention, Communication, Business Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Development, Upselling, Active Listening

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University
  • Introduction to Finance and Accounting: University of Pennsylvania
  • Organizational Strategy with Generative AI & AI Agents: Vanderbilt University
  • Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals: IBM
  • Analyze Data to Answer Questions: Google
  • IBM IT Support: IBM
  • Project Delivery in Business Analysis and Capstone Project: Microsoft
  • Generative AI for Program Managers: IBM
  • IBM IT Project Manager: IBM

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