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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 California, Davis

    Plan Reading and Specifications

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Plans And Specifications, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Architecture and Construction, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Construction, Engineering Documentation, Design Specifications, Mechanical Drawings, Coordination, Plumbing, Structural Engineering, Electrical Systems

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Information Security Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Information Privacy, Data Sharing, Telecommuting, Professional Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Liberty Mutual Insurance

    Professional Skills for Insurance Sales Success

    Skills you'll gain: Insurance Sales, Productivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Communication, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Communications, Smart Goals, Prioritization, Communication Strategies, Selling Techniques, Relationship Management, Sales Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Sales, Rapport Building, Insurance, Relationship Building, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to College 101

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Student Support and Services, Higher Education, Planning, Personal Attributes, Family Support, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Personal Development, Resourcefulness, Goal Setting, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Create a Target Market Presentation using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentation, Marketing Design, Sales Presentations, Target Market, Marketing Collateral, Productivity Software, Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Understanding Fitness Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching, Injury Prevention, Physiology, Adaptability, Goal Setting, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Learn SAP ABAP Fundamentals and Core Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: SAP S/4HANA, Business Logic, SAP Applications, Business Reporting, Code Reusability, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Report Writing, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Program Development, UI Components, Test Tools, Data Entry, Eclipse (Software), Maintainability, Data Import/Export, Development Environment, Data Structures

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Project 2019–2024/365: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Resource Management, Project Management Software, Resource Allocation, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Resource Planning, Project Design, Project Scoping, Microsoft 365, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Coordination, Process Optimization, Microsoft Office, Project Estimation, Scheduling, Productivity Software, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Emory University

    Mastering Business Essentials: Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Marketing Management, Earned Media, Marketing Communications, Promotions and Campaigns, Branding, Market Dynamics, Target Market, Product Promotion, Customer Insights, Owned Media, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Order Delivery

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Marketing Psychology, Influencing, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Neurology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing, Psychology, Anatomy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Management with Databricks: Big Data with Delta Lakes

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, JSON, Dashboard, SQL, Data Manipulation, Apache Spark, Dashboard Creation, Data Management, Data Transformation, Version Control

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Blue Prism

    Blue Prism Foundation Training

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Objects Framework, Business Process Automation, Process Flow Diagrams, Automation, Process Design, Workflow Management, Process Management, Process Modeling, Process Development, Business Process, Process Validation, Release Management, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Plan Reading and Specifications: University of California, Davis
  • Information Security Awareness: LearnKartS
  • Professional Skills for Insurance Sales Success: Liberty Mutual Insurance
  • Applying to College 101: University of Pennsylvania
  • Create a Target Market Presentation using Canva: Coursera
  • Understanding Fitness Programming: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Learn SAP ABAP Fundamentals and Core Programming Concepts: Board Infinity
  • Microsoft Project 2019–2024/365: Part 1: Logical Operations
  • Mastering Business Essentials: Marketing: Emory University
  • Foundations of Neuroscience: Johns Hopkins University

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