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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 Toronto

    Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Prototyping, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Organizational Leadership, Storytelling, Data Analysis, Analytics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Gap Analysis, Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Indian School of Business

    Design your own trading strategy – Culminating Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Collection, Financial Trading, Portfolio Management, Securities Trading, Business Planning, Financial Market, Market Data, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis, Investment Management, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Programa Especializado en Gerencia de Proyectos Complejos

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Feasibility Studies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Estimation, Requirements Management, Project Controls, Cost Estimation, Project Management, Estimation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Schedules, Case Studies, Project Portfolio Management, Program Management, Project Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Crisis Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Earned Value Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Analytics Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Working Capital, Inventory and Warehousing, Supply Management, Data Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Operational Efficiency, Business Metrics, Cash Flows, Performance Measurement, Job Analysis, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Cost Reduction

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, English Language, Business Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Cisco Unified Computing System

    Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Servers, Cloud Management, Computing Platforms, Hardware Architecture, System Configuration, Server Administration, Cloud Deployment, Networking Hardware, Computer Hardware, IT Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Strategic Management - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Plan Execution, Peer Review, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Project Implementation, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Arbitration, Mediation, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Contract Management, Legal Risk, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resources, New Product Development, Product Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Interactive Brokers

    Practical Guide to Trading

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Equities, Futures Exchange, Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, International Finance, Investments, Securities Trading, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Data, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Tax, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Creating a Budget with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Budget Management, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Data, Microsoft Office

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Salesforce Foundations and Developer Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Force.com, Data Import/Export, Business Process Automation, Data Validation, Relationship Management, Workflow Management, Automation, UI Components, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Program Development, Data Integrity, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Azure Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Solutions, Kubernetes, Cloud Platforms, Microsoft 365, Cloud Security, Scalability, Cloud Deployment, Network Security, Network Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Operating System Administration, Load Balancing, Application Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design: University of Toronto
  • Design your own trading strategy – Culminating Project: Indian School of Business
  • Programa Especializado en Gerencia de Proyectos Complejos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Supply Chain Analytics Essentials: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • English for Effective Business Speaking: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Cisco Unified Computing System: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Strategic Management - Capstone Project: Copenhagen Business School
  • Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model: University of Michigan
  • Practical Guide to Trading: Interactive Brokers
  • Creating a Budget with Microsoft Excel: Coursera

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