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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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    Google

    AI for Brainstorming and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI literacy, Product Planning, AI Workflows, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Google Workspace, Responsible AI

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    564 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Multiple educators

    Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Standards, Business Reporting, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Resource Management, Business Leadership, Sustainable Architecture, Product Engineering, Initiative and Leadership, Environment and Resource Management

    Build toward a degree

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    520 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Decision Intelligence: Data to Strategic Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Decision Intelligence, Descriptive Statistics, Root Cause Analysis, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Tableau Software, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, Apache Spark, Keras (Neural Network Library), Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Reinforcement Learning, Apache Kafka, SQL

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Project Management with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Productivity Software, Consolidation, Collaborative Software, Setting Appointments, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Time Management, Delegation Skills, Team Oriented, Document Management, Workflow Management, Goal Setting, Project Management, User Accounts

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    778 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Contract Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Cash Flows, General Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Analysis, International Financial Reporting Standards

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    730 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción al mundo de las negociaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Motion Arguments, Diplomacy, Interpersonal Communications, Business Ethics, Relationship Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Conflict Management, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Technology Strategies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emerging Technologies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Entrepreneurship Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Business Planning, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, Customer Insights, Entrepreneurship, Proposal Development, Market Analysis, Innovation, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Market Research, Product Development, User Research, New Business Development, Process Validation, Business Strategies, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Finance

    4.7
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    278 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Liderazgo y habilidades de negociación

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Negotiation, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Leadership, Active Listening, Empathy, Drive Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Leadership, Social Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Strategic Communication, Problem Solving, Business Strategies

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Change Leadership: Developing Strategic Gap Analysis in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Gap Analysis, Change Management, Organizational Change, Strategic Planning, Business Process Reengineering, Project Management, Personal Development, Business Process, Process Mapping, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Strategy

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Rice University

    Leadership Development for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Team Motivation, Employee Coaching, Creative Problem-Solving, Motivational Skills, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Prioritization, Stress Management, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Goal Setting, Time Management, Creative Thinking, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Creativity, Communication

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Generative AI & Prompt Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Writing, Generative AI, Leadership, Business Correspondence, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Writing, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, AI powered creativity, Proposal Writing, Thought Leadership, Responsible AI, Proposal Development, Human Resource Strategy, Risking, Staff Management, AI Integrations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI for Brainstorming and Planning: Google
  • Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI-Powered Decision Intelligence: Data to Strategic Insights: Coursera
  • Introduction to Project Management with ClickUp: Coursera
  • Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introducción al mundo de las negociaciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Entrepreneurship Capstone : University of Maryland, College Park
  • Liderazgo y habilidades de negociación: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Change Leadership: Developing Strategic Gap Analysis in Miro: Coursera
  • Leadership Development for Engineers: Rice University

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