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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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    INSEAD

    Blockchain Opportunity Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Blockchain, Plan Execution, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Solution Design, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Decision Making, Market Research, Target Audience

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    214 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Resource Allocation, Market Analysis, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making, Investment Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    276 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to design Facebook/IG Stories using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphical Tools, Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    289 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sustainable Business, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Storytelling, Growth Strategies, Innovation, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    190 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, HR Tech, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Generative AI, Data Ethics, People Analytics, Talent Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment, Trend Analysis, Employee Training, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Workforce Planning, AI Security, Training Programs

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    254 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building Candlestick Charts with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Market Data, Cloud Computing, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    303 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Navigating Generative AI for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Risk, Compliance Management, AI literacy, Organizational Change, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    260 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Building Smarter: BIM in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Design Reviews, Building Information Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Construction Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Construction, Virtual Reality, Engineering Analysis, Construction Estimating, Facility Management and Maintenance, Autodesk, Collaborative Software, Structural Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Drafting and Engineering Design, Coordination, Computer-Aided Design, Structural Engineering, As-Built Drawings

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    171 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Management Accounting, Accounting Systems, Resource Allocation, Depreciation, Production Process, Financial Accounting, Fixed Asset

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    227 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Storytelling, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    243 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Business Writing, Motivational Skills, Business Correspondence, Empowerment, Rapport Building, Decision Making, Collaboration, Learning Styles

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    166 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Financial Risk Management with R

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Risk Management, Market Data, Risk Analysis, Probability Distribution, R (Software), Financial Data, Return On Investment, R Programming, Portfolio Management, Statistical Programming, Financial Analysis, Securities (Finance), Equities, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Data Access

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    259 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Blockchain Opportunity Analysis: INSEAD
  • The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior: University of Rochester
  • How to design Facebook/IG Stories using Canva: Coursera
  • Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand: Coursera
  • Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI: Board Infinity
  • Building Candlestick Charts with Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Navigating Generative AI for Leaders: Coursera
  • Building Smarter: BIM in Practice: L&T EduTech
  • Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Introduction to Digital Marketing: University of California, Irvine

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