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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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    Coursera

    Design a pitch deck with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Milestones (Project Management), Marketing Collateral, Marketing Design, Project Schedules, Product Promotion, Value Propositions, Visual Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Financial Accounting: Master Core Concepts & Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Corporate Accounting, Case Studies, Business Valuation, Income Statement, Financial Data, Inventory Accounting, Financial Reporting, Business Reporting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Analysis, Finance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimice procesos de comunicación con Gmail

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Email Automation, Google Workspace, Workflow Management, Administrative Support and Clerical Tasks, Business Correspondence, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, Scheduling, Google Docs

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Infosec

    Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Governance, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Internal Communications, Leadership, Communication Planning, Performance Metric, Program Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for management professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Risk Mitigation, AI Integrations, Automation, Digital Transformation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Strategic Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Target Audience, Leadership Studies, Strategic Communication, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication, Professional Development, Leadership, Influencing, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Organizational Leadership, Active Listening

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    ITIL V4 Explanation of Service Value System & its Components

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Service Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Improvement, Agile Methodology, Governance, Process Optimization, Operational Excellence, IT Management, User Feedback, Innovation, Customer Service, Process Improvement and Optimization, Automation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Sourcing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Benchmarking, Competitive Analysis, Business Analytics, Contract Negotiation, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Financial Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Foundations of Purchasing: Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, Supplier Management, Procurement, Supplier Performance Management, Contract Compliance, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Business Ethics, Supply Chain Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Coursera

    Create a Mortgage Calculator in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Mortgage Loans, Loans, Timelines

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Decision Intelligence, Test Case, Agentic systems, User Interface (UI), Performance Testing, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Decision Support Systems, Model Evaluation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    DeepLearning.AI

    Data Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Dashboard, LinkedIn, Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Professional Networking, Data Visualization Software, Report Writing, Technical Communication, Power BI, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Interviewing Skills, Job Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Design a pitch deck with Canva: Coursera
  • Financial Accounting: Master Core Concepts & Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Optimice procesos de comunicación con Gmail: Coursera
  • Management: Infosec
  • Introduction to AI for management professionals: AI Business School
  • Foundations of Strategic Communications: Johns Hopkins University
  • ITIL V4 Explanation of Service Value System & its Components: EDUCBA
  • Sourcing Analytics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Foundations of Purchasing: Principles and Practices: Coursera
  • Create a Mortgage Calculator in Excel: Coursera

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