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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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    Packt

    Microsoft Power Platform Solutions Architect's Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Analysis, Microsoft Power Platform, Process Mapping, Application Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Copilot, Business Continuity Planning, Solution Architecture, Data Loss Prevention, Business Process Improvement, Functional Requirement, Disaster Recovery, Enterprise Architecture, Digital Transformation, Data Modeling, Planning, Business Process, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Motivating Others: The Foundations of Inspiring Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Smart Goals, Employee Coaching, Team Performance Management, Active Listening, Employee Performance Management, Goal Setting, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Employee Engagement, Auditing, Recognizing Others, Coaching, Drive Engagement, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Compensation Management, Corporate Communications, Revenue Recognition

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • P

    Pearson

    Personal Financial Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Income Statement, Estate Planning, Consumer Lending, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Tax Planning, Equities, Tax Management, Cash Management, Tax, Financial Planning, Investments, Securities Trading, Loans, Financial Analysis, Income Tax, Portfolio Management, Wealth Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Contemporary Human Resource Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Talent Recruitment, Human Capital, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, HR Tech, Human Resource Strategy, People Analytics, Employee Retention, Recruitment, Human Relations Movement, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Human Resource Policies, Performance Appraisal, Compensation Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Business Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Destructive Leadership in the Workplace and Its Consequences

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Initiative and Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business Ethics, Culture Transformation, Disciplinary Procedures, Supervision, Conflict Management, Employee Relations, Accountability Frameworks, Employee Surveys, Employee Engagement, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Team Management, Change Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Intellectual Property

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Pharmaceuticals, Business Strategy, Due Diligence, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Commercialization, Drug Development, Strategic Thinking, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Strategic Partnership, Asset Protection, Regulatory Affairs, Branding, Brand Management, Litigation Support, Risk Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Employee Onboarding, Talent Pipelining, New Hire Orientations, Talent Sourcing, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Human Resources, Applicant Tracking Systems, Job Analysis, Legal Risk, Employee Engagement, Resource Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft IT Support Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Authorization (Computing), Hardware Architecture, Cloud Services, Computer Networking, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, General Networking, Microsoft Teams, Authentications, Generative Model Architectures, Firewall, Hardening, Data Warehousing, Network Architecture, Data Storage, Security Controls, Problem Management, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols

    4.8 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Types of Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques, Teamwork, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Empathy, Assertiveness, Communication Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Case Studies, Communication, Active Listening

    4.5 stars, 1.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Banking Governance and Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Governance, Banking, Digital Transformation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Transformation, Commercial Banking, Banking Services, Cyber Governance, Bank Regulations, Human Resource Strategy, Culture Transformation, Retail Banking, Human Capital, Leadership Studies, HR Tech, Leadership, Leadership Development, Finance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Learn Mandarin Chinese

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Culture, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Grammar, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.8 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Effective Communication & Powerful Presentations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Microsoft Power Platform Solutions Architect's Handbook: Packt
  • Motivating Others: The Foundations of Inspiring Performance: STARWEAVER
  • Personal Financial Planning: Pearson
  • Contemporary Human Resource Management: Sage Publications
  • Destructive Leadership in the Workplace and Its Consequences: Sage Publications
  • Intellectual Property: The State University of New York
  • Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Excellence: John Wiley & Sons
  • Microsoft IT Support Specialist: Microsoft
  • Types of Conflict: University of California, Irvine
  • Banking Governance and Digital Transformation: Sage Publications

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