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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 Virginia

    Business Growth Strategy

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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulations, Investment Banking, Financial Market, Financial Systems, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Securities (Finance), Portfolio Risk, Financial Management, Financial Services, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Capital Markets, Finance, Equities, Banking, Portfolio Management, Investments, Bank Regulations, Behavioral Economics, Governance

    4.8
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    32K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Project Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Program Management, Project Planning, AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    102K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    HEC Paris

    Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurial Finance, Creativity, Sales Strategy, Commercialization, B2B Sales, Sales, Business Planning, Product Planning, Business Strategy, Business Development, New Business Development, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Global Marketing, Human Resources Management and Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Consolidation, Business Reporting, Data Management, Automation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    18K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Financial Accounting, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Cash Flow Forecasting, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Accountability, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Fiscal Management, Forecasting, Cost Control, Operating Expense, Strategic Planning, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    841 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Administration, Information Systems Security, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, General Networking, Ruby (Programming Language), Desktop Support, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    215K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Business Statistics and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Methods, Pivot Tables And Charts, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software, Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Presentations, Data Presentation, Sample Size Determination

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Business Systems Analysis, Business Requirements, Process Modeling, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Data Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Process, Process Improvement, User Story, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Presentations, Graphic Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Advanced Analytics, Business Mathematics, Financial Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Music Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Music, Brand Strategy, Branding, Project Planning, Performing Arts, Business, Social Media

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Business Growth Strategy: University of Virginia
  • Financial Markets: Yale University
  • Foundations of Project Management: Google
  • Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit: HEC Paris
  • Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I: Macquarie University
  • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
  • Google IT Support: Google
  • Business Statistics and Analysis: Rice University
  • Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering: SkillUp
  • Business Writing: University of Colorado Boulder

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