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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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    The State University of New York

    How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Professional Development, Performance Measurement, Performance Appraisal, Personal Development, Job Analysis, Gap Analysis, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Self-Awareness, Competitive Analysis, Goal Setting, Analysis

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Create Machine Learning Models in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Microsoft Azure, Data Visualization, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Transfer Learning, Machine Learning, Tensorflow

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentation, Entrepreneurship, Capital Markets, Finance, Fundraising, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Contract Negotiation, Financial Modeling, Investments, Due Diligence, Business Planning, Cash Flows, Presentations, Storytelling

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Strategic Sales Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Sales Process, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Case Studies, Sales, Business Planning, Conflict Management, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Market Intelligence, Product Planning, Competitive Intelligence, Business Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Development, Business Strategy

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    521 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Introducción a la gestión de proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Coordination, Project Implementation, Leadership and Management, Leadership

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Sport Sponsorship. Let them Play

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Event Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Management, Business Development, Proposal Development, Event Management, Drive Engagement, Business Planning, Program Implementation, Case Studies, Advertising Sales, Stakeholder Management, Social Impact, Employee Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based

    Skills you'll gain: Taxonomy, Spreadsheet Software, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Persona Development, Information Architecture, Text Mining, Descriptive Statistics, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Java Programming

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    658 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Internet Of Things, Data Security, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Business Logic

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Adobe Express, Target Audience, Marketing Materials, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Advertising, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Generative AI Agents

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Personal Leadership Development Planning and Leading High Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Team Motivation, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership, People Development, Personal Development, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Gap Analysis, Prioritization

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

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    Michigan State University

    The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Resource Planning, Market Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Decision Making

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

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

  • How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
  • Create Machine Learning Models in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Strategic Sales Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Introducción a la gestión de proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Sport Sponsorship. Let them Play: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based: University of Minnesota
  • Cybersecurity and Mobility: Kennesaw State University
  • Digital Marketing: Adobe

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