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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.


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Popular Business Plan Courses and Certifications


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    University of Leeds

    Leadership and Change Management for Sustainability Success

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Influencing, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Communication

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Get started with Mailchimp

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Campaign Management, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Marketing Materials, Registration, Dashboard

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    ESSEC Business School

    Grande Distribution et RSE : Comprendre et Agir

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainability Reporting, Consumer Behaviour, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Plan Reading and Specifications

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Plans And Specifications, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Construction, Design Specifications, Mechanical Drawings, Submittals (Construction), Building Codes, Coordination, Plumbing, Structural Engineering, Electrical Systems

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Forecasting Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Governance and Risk Management Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, IT Management, Risk Appetite, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Organizational Structure, Accountability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, Feature Engineering, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Lean Product Portfolio Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Architecture, AI Product Strategy, Product Management, Responsible AI, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Strategy, User Research, Scalability, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Project Portfolio Management, Governance, Product Development, Product Roadmaps, User Centered Design, Business Modeling, Resource Management, Brand Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Leadership and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Mediation, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Leadership Development, Social Justice, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Public Policies, Strategic Leadership, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Governance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Value and Individual Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel, Social Impact, Investments, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Process, Business Environment, and Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Compliance Management, Agile Project Management, Scope Management, Business Process, Requirements Management, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Schedules, Governance, Change Management, Procurement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Mastering Active Listening in the Global Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Rapport Building, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Virtual Teams, Communication, Digital Communications

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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

  • Leadership and Change Management for Sustainability Success: University of Leeds
  • Get started with Mailchimp: Coursera
  • Grande Distribution et RSE : Comprendre et Agir: ESSEC Business School
  • Plan Reading and Specifications: University of California, Davis
  • Generative AI: Forecasting Disruption: University of Michigan
  • Governance and Risk Management Concepts: Packt
  • Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics: University of Michigan
  • Lean Product Portfolio Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Leadership and Society: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Value and Individual Decision Making: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

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