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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 Maryland, College Park

    Interviewing and Resume Writing in English

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Oral Expression, Telephone Skills, Price Negotiation, Presentations, Marketing Planning, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, English Language, Copywriting, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Marketing, Tactfulness, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Business Correspondence, Campaign Planning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    AI for Writing and Communicating

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, AI literacy, Communication Planning, Report Writing, Public Speaking, Google Workspace, AI Personalization, Persona Development, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Stakeholder Engagement, Management Reporting, Stakeholder Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Project Scheduling, Tracking and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Management, Project Management Software, Project Management Life Cycle, Budget Management, Project Performance, Project Management, Project Planning, Resource Planning, Planning, Scheduling, Resource Utilization, Budgeting, Performance Analysis, Estimation, Analysis, Environment, Decision Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Team Performance Management, Interviewing Skills, Executive Presence, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Management Training And Development, Case Studies, Empathy, Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Oral Expression, Workforce Development, Professional Networking, Communication

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Private Equity Valuation, Modeling and Deal Structuring

    Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Financial Modeling, Investment Banking, Business Valuation, Financial Forecasting, Investments, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Investment Management, Business Modeling, Real Estate, Financial Statements, Banking, Operations, Performance Measurement, Fundraising, Analysis, Negotiation, Business

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Estratégicos empresariales: Proyecto final

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Business Strategies, Market Analysis, Quality Management, Business Strategy, Marketing Planning, Business Management, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Financial Planning, Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Quality Management Systems, Organizational Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Financial Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Operational Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Operational Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Operating Cost, Working Capital, Income Statement, Revenue Forecasting, Forecasting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable

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

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Thinking, Design Software, 3D Assets, Intellectual Property, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer-Aided Design, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Design, Innovation, Solution Design, Manufacturing Processes, Computer Graphics, Electronic Hardware, Prototyping, Engineering Design Process, Digital Design, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Dynamic Heat Maps in Spreadsheets

    Skills you'll gain: Business Reporting, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Heat Maps, Trend Analysis, Excel Formulas, Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Sales, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Real Time Data, Microsoft Project, Business, Decision Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Logistics Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Logistics Management, Transportation Management, Transportation Operations, Logistics, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Inventory Management, Operational Efficiency, Inventory and Warehousing, Operations Management, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management System, Operations, Inventory Control, Subcontracting, Business Strategy, Containerization

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    Emerging Technologies: From Smartphones to IoT to Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Augmented Reality, Cloud Computing Architecture, Big Data, Wireless Networks, SPSS (Software), SPSS, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Internet Of Things, Live Streaming, Cloud Platforms, Analytics, Telecommunications, Multimedia, Emerging Technologies, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Display Devices

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    State of the global industry (fans, revenue, technology)

    Skills you'll gain: Driving engagement, Marketing Analytics, Business Transformation, Performance Analysis, AI Personalization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, Market Dynamics, Artificial Intelligence, Revenue Management, Business Modeling, AI literacy, Target Audience, AI Enablement, Demography, Consumer Behaviour, Emerging Technologies, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Innovation, Commercialization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Interviewing and Resume Writing in English: University of Maryland, College Park
  • AI for Writing and Communicating: Google
  • Project Scheduling, Tracking and Control: EDUCBA
  • Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace: Coursera
  • Private Equity Valuation, Modeling and Deal Structuring: EDUCBA
  • Estratégicos empresariales: Proyecto final: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Operational Modeling: Corporate Finance Institute
  • 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Dynamic Heat Maps in Spreadsheets: EDUCBA
  • Logistics Management Fundamentals: EDUCBA

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