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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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    Pearson

    Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Project Management, Technical Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Program Management, Project Portfolio Management, Matrix Management, Project Controls, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Business Acumen, Organizational Structure, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Business Ethics, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Leadership, Leadership, Personal Attributes, Technical Management, Professional Development, Peer Review, Self-Awareness

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Management Framework, Operational Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Risk Modeling, Security Management, Security Controls, Risk Mitigation, Event Monitoring, Risk Analysis, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Understanding the Campaign Components

    Skills you'll gain: Campaign Planning, Communication Planning, Campaign Management, Strategic Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Resource Allocation, Media Strategy, Brand Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy, Earned Media, Communication Strategies, Owned Media, Public Relations, Shared Media, Paid media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Research and Design, Market Research

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cambridge

    Financial Accounting and Capital Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Accruals, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, Accounting, Equities, Finance, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Capital Expenditure, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Depreciation, Securities (Finance), Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Loans, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Equities, Employee Relations, Social Justice, Program Implementation, Compensation Management, Case Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Collaboration, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Succession Planning, Research, Business Development

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Organizational Templates in Trello

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Organizational Structure, Collaborative Software, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Management, Project Management, User Accounts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create a Writing Rubric with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Course Development, Developing Training Materials, Microsoft Office, Content Creation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Fraud Detection and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Generative Model Architectures, Responsible AI, Compliance Management, Governance, Business Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Data Ethics, Financial Regulation, Anomaly Detection, AI Security

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Managing Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Teamwork, Collaboration, Professionalism, Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Culture Transformation, Emotional Intelligence, Accountability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Financial Statement Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Inventory Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Gross Profit, Working Capital, Accrual Accounting, Capital Expenditure, Trend Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Sports Marketing: The Technological Formula

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Branding, Global Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Loyalty Programs, Digital Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Event Planning, Consumer Behaviour, E-Commerce, Business Modeling, Augmented Reality, Price Negotiation, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Foundations of Leadership: Johns Hopkins University
  • Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis: ISC2
  • Understanding the Campaign Components: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Financial Accounting and Capital Markets: University of Cambridge
  • Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Create Organizational Templates in Trello: Coursera
  • Create a Writing Rubric with Microsoft Word: Coursera
  • GenAI for Fraud Detection and Compliance: Coursera
  • Managing Conflict: Packt

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