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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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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Excel Analytics, Automation & Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Data Validation, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Statistical Visualization, Histogram, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis Software, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Automation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Campaigns, Communication Strategies, Keyword Research, Social Media, Social Media Content, Web Design and Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Workflow Management, E-Commerce, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Branding, Brand Strategy, Invoicing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Highway Planning, Pavement Design and Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Construction Inspection, Building Codes, Construction Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Stormwater Management, General Construction and Construction Labor, Structural Engineering, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Grading (Landscape), Public Works, Design Specifications, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Engineering Practices, Drafting and Engineering Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Facebook Shop in Commerce Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, User Accounts, Product Assortment, Account Management, E-Commerce, Social Media Management, Social Media, Merchandising, Payment Processing, Digital Publishing, Payment Systems

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Navigating Disruption: Generative AI in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Security, Generative AI, LLM Application, Policy Development, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Human Resource Policies, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Relations, Automation, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Workforce Management, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Workforce Development, Decision Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Tokyo

    FoundX Startup School Course

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Product Development, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Ideation, Customer Insights, User Research, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance, User Feedback, New Product Development, Business Planning, Interviewing Skills, Product Management, Team Building, Growth Strategies, Needs Assessment, Constructive Feedback

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    Follow a Machine Learning Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Model Training, Data Collection, AI Workflows, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Statistical Analysis, Model Deployment, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Descriptive Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Process Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Strategic SEO for Digital Marketing Success

    Skills you'll gain: Content Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Development and Management, Writing and Editing, Maintainability, Information Architecture, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Frontend Performance, Digital Marketing Tools, Analysis, Prioritization, Performance Metric

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Charts, Pictures, Themes, and Styles in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, User Accounts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Performance Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Team Management, Team Motivation, People Management, Performance Measurement, People Development, Performance Analysis, Leadership and Management, Staff Management, Performance Improvement, Motivational Skills, Accountability Frameworks, Behavior Management, Leadership Development, Meeting Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Disciplinary Procedures

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    Originalité et modernité du mutualisme

    Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Financial Services, Financial Regulations, Sustainable Development, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Regulation, Governance, Social Impact, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management, Innovation, Economic Development, Environmental Issue, Digital Transformation, Market Dynamics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Machine Learning with TensorFlow on Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Metrics, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Software, Model Evaluation, Data Quality, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Performance Tuning, Dataflow

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Advanced Excel Analytics, Automation & Data Analysis: EDUCBA
  • GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Highway Planning, Pavement Design and Construction: L&T EduTech
  • Create a Facebook Shop in Commerce Manager: Coursera
  • Navigating Disruption: Generative AI in the Workplace: University of Michigan
  • FoundX Startup School Course: The University of Tokyo
  • Follow a Machine Learning Workflow: CertNexus
  • Strategic SEO for Digital Marketing Success: Skillshare
  • Charts, Pictures, Themes, and Styles in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Performance Management: Packt

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