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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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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Fundamentals in Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, FinTech, Financial Data, Banking Services, Decision Intelligence, Financial Regulation, Banking, Fraud detection, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, AI Personalization, Deep Learning, Credit Risk, Case Studies, Algorithms, Data Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Introduction to Hospitality Management in the 21st Century

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Services, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Guest Relations, Innovation, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Hotels and Accommodations, Service Improvement, Service Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Hotel Operations, Customer Service, Restaurant Operation, Personalized Service, Cultural Sensitivity, Digital Transformation, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, AI Personalization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Term-Structure and Credit Derivatives

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Mortgage Loans, Securities (Finance), Credit Risk, Futures Exchange, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Market, Mathematical Modeling, Loans, Applied Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Model Evaluation, Cash Flows

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Introduction to Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Market Research, Data Collection, Research Design, Proposal Writing, Research Reports, Research Methodologies, Business Research, Marketing Management, Marketing, Surveys, Report Writing, Research, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Focus Group, Business Ethics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Research kitchen

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Research, Strategic Thinking, Business Research, Analysis

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Global Public Procurement

    Skills you'll gain: Bidding, Procurement, Business Development, Registration, Vendor Contracts, Vendor Management, New Business Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Management, Regulatory Requirements, Commercial Laws

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Generative AI, AI literacy, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Prompt Patterns, Data Analysis, Debugging, Exploratory Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Databases, Context Engineering, AI Workflows, Data Validation, Code Reusability

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

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    Coursera

    Getting Started in Microsoft SharePoint

    Skills you'll gain: Document Management, Intranet, Collaborative Software, Team Management, File Management, Content Management

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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Xbox

    Xbox Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Product Planning, User Interface (UI), Competitive Analysis, Product Roadmaps, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Stakeholder Management, Market Research, Product Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Design Thinking, User Experience Design, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Product Strategy, Mockups, Consumer Behaviour, Usability Testing, Product Strategy, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Financial Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Reporting, Financial Data, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Business Reporting, Cash Flows

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

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    Coursera

    Seeking Investment Alpha

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Equities

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Strategic & Deal Planning

    Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Strategic Partnership, Sales Strategy, Business Planning, Sales Territory Management, Sales Management, Account Strategy, Business Development, New Business Development, Sales Pipelines, Proposal Development, Go To Market Strategy, Cost Benefit Analysis, Price Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Value Propositions, Prioritization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI Fundamentals in Financial Services: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Introduction to Hospitality Management in the 21st Century: Starweaver
  • Term-Structure and Credit Derivatives: Columbia University
  • Introduction to Market Research: Queen Mary University of London
  • Research kitchen: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Global Public Procurement: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
  • Getting Started in Microsoft SharePoint: Coursera
  • Xbox Product Manager: Xbox
  • Financial Statements: Duke University

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