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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 Washington

    Business English: Meetings

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Taking Meeting Minutes, Business Correspondence, Meeting Facilitation, Setting Appointments, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Writing, Oral Expression, Business Communication, English Language, Office Procedures, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, Vocabulary, Scheduling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Business Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Risk Mitigation, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Risk Analysis, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Project Scoping, Data Visualization, Process Flow Diagrams, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Prompt Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Digital Transformation, Responsible AI, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Business Requirements

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    14K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Database Design, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Tableau Software, Databases, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Data Pipelines, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Interviewing Skills, Business Process, Business Analysis, Professional Development, Google Gemini, Data Analysis, SQL

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Business Growth Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Risk Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    710 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Business

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    503 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Foundations of Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Market Analysis, Analysis, Value Propositions

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

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    IBM

    IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Database Design, MySQL, Presentations, Descriptive Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, IBM DB2, Tableau Software, Relational Databases, Star Schema, IBM Cognos Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft SQL Servers, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Ideation, Business Process, Financial Analysis, Business Operations, Marketing

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

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Content Marketing, Accountability, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Banking, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    743 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Data Ethics, Brainstorming, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Business Priorities, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Business Leadership, Goal Setting, Business Solutions, Cloud Computing Architecture, Strategic Leadership, Compliance Management, Governance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    616 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Leadership and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Team Building, Strategic Leadership, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Management Training And Development, Business Management, Conflict Management, Governance, Business Ethics, Team Management, Team Motivation, Innovation, Leadership Development, Leadership

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

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

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

  • Business English: Meetings: University of Washington
  • IBM Business Analyst: IBM
  • Google Business Intelligence: Google
  • Business Growth Strategy: University of Virginia
  • International Business: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Foundations of Business Strategy: University of Virginia
  • IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst: IBM
  • Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
  • Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders: IBM

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