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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 Pennsylvania

    ESG Impact: Investor Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Portfolio Risk, Equities, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Social Impact, Portfolio Management, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Analysis, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Corporate Finance, Petroleum Industry, Performance Analysis

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    240 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    HubSpot Academy

    Sales Training: Inbound Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Prospecting and Qualification, Lead Generation, Consumer Behaviour, Sales Enablement, Sales Development, Service Level Agreement, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales Pipelines, Sales, Customer Acquisition Management, Closing (Sales), Accountability Frameworks, Business Marketing, Service Management, Content Marketing, Customer Insights, Business Strategy, Customer Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Doing Business in China Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Business Planning, Marketing Planning, Marketing Communications, Proposal Development, Product Planning, Video Production, Strategic Marketing, Business Consulting, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Marketing Strategies, Consulting, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Product Development, Value Propositions, Market Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities

    Skills you'll gain: General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accrual Accounting, Accruals, Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, International Financial Reporting Standards, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Lease Contracts, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements

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

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    28DIGITAL

    Marketing Strategy for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Cold Calling, Customer Analysis, Selling Techniques, Sales Process, Target Market, Marketing, Market Analysis, General Sales Practices, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Outbound Calls, Market Opportunities, Sales, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Business Continuity, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    277 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Capstone - Launch Your Own Business!

    Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Web Presence, Production Planning, Operations, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Ledgers (Accounting), Small Business Accounting, New Business Development, Demand Generation, Business Development, Commercial Laws, Owned Media, Digital Media Strategy, Financial Statements, Marketing, Promotional Strategies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Leadership Development, Analysis, Goal Setting, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Overcoming Obstacles, Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    210 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    China Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Market Intelligence, Go To Market Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Market Opportunities, Global Marketing, E-Commerce, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cultural Sensitivity, Economic Development, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity

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

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Digital Analysis, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Development, Performance Improvement, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Infrastructure, Case Studies, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, HR Tech, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Platforms, Cybersecurity, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    193 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Como influenciar pessoas

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Relationship Management, Trustworthiness, Decision Making, Tactfulness, Professional Networking, Organizational Structure, Personal Attributes

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    156 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Pricing Strategy in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Revenue Management, Presentations, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Market Share, Business Economics, B2B Sales

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    171 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • ESG Impact: Investor Perspective: University of Pennsylvania
  • Sales Training: Inbound Business Strategy: HubSpot Academy
  • Doing Business in China Capstone: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Marketing Strategy for Entrepreneurs: 28DIGITAL
  • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec
  • Capstone - Launch Your Own Business!: Michigan State University
  • Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science: Dartmouth College
  • China Strategy: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 2: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

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