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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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    28DIGITAL

    Marketing Strategy for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Cold Calling, Customer Analysis, Sales Process, Target Market, Marketing, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Planning, Business Marketing, Sales, Growth Strategies, Market Research, Sales Prospecting, New Business Development, Business Development, A/B Testing, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Business

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Transportation Operations, Cultural Diversity, Management Training And Development, Supply Chain Planning, Commercial Laws, Supply Chain Management, Shipping and Receiving, B2B Sales, Market Opportunities, Business Marketing, Human Resources, Payment Systems, Risk Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Business Development, Accounting Systems, World History, Business Economics, Market Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    525 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Client Services, Campaign Management, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    48K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Building the Business Model for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, Target Market, Customer Relationship Management, Product Development, Innovation, Interviewing Skills

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    What’s Your Big Idea?

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, Business Strategy, User Feedback, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Resource Management, Market Opportunities, Target Audience, Constructive Feedback, Presentations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Conflict Management, Mediation, Arbitration, Communication, Relationship Building, Business Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Professionalism, Decision Making, Planning, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Business proposal with Visme for businesses

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Proposal Development, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Value Propositions, Data Visualization, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Content Creation, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create a business mind map with Coggle

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Product Management, Market Analysis, Collaborative Software, Business Modeling, Version Control, Business Strategy, Organizational Skills, Business Writing, Organizational Structure, Business Priorities

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Virginia

    Leading the Modern Day Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Ideation, Business Transformation, Product Management, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Creativity, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Thinking, Product Improvement, Case Studies, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Storytelling, Database Design, Dashboard, Predictive Analytics, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Tableau Software, Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Data Visualization, Business Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Communication, Microsoft Excel

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    15K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    GenAI in Business: Planning Framework for Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Data Integration, Data Strategy, Business Analysis, Data Quality, Technology Roadmaps, Business Solutions, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Decision Making, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Integrity, Data Visualization, Data Storage, Data Collection, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Timelines, Advanced Analytics, Database Design, Statistical Reporting, Report Writing, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, SQL

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Marketing Strategy for Entrepreneurs: 28DIGITAL
  • International Business: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google
  • Building the Business Model for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • What’s Your Big Idea?: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills: University of Michigan
  • Create a Business proposal with Visme for businesses: Coursera
  • Create a business mind map with Coggle: Coursera
  • Leading the Modern Day Business: University of Virginia
  • Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business: Duke University

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