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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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    Northeastern University

    Understanding & Influencing Workplace Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Development, People Management, Team Leadership, Business Transformation, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Management, Advocacy, Influencing, Empowerment, Culture, Innovation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Master ASC 958: Apply & Analyze Not-for-Profit Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Profit Accounting, Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Compliance Reporting, Standard Accounting Practices, Specialized Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Financial Markets with Technical Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Securities (Finance), Data Analysis, International Finance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Build Dashboards Using Excel Pivot Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Performance Reporting, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Business Reporting, Data Preprocessing

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Creating an Impact Investment Ask

    Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, Capital Budgeting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investment Management, Investments, Due Diligence, Fundraising, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Growth Strategies, Capital Markets, Finance, Business Development, Financial Management, Stakeholder Communications, Business Strategy, Business Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Systems Analyst Capstone Project 

    Skills you'll gain: Process Modeling, Systems Analysis, Database Design, Business Process Modeling, Process Flow Diagrams, System Testing, Process Mapping, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Development Testing, Data Management, System Design and Implementation, Software Design Documents, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Master Income Tax, Capital Gains & Deductions

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Planning, Tax Management, Income Tax, Tax Preparation, Tax Compliance, Tax Laws, Tax, Property Accounting, Case Studies

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Creo Incubator

    Women in Leadership:Intensive Learning for Emerging Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Team Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Stakeholder Communications, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Team Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Leadership, Team Leadership, Empowerment, Team Motivation, Internal Communications, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Networking, Team Performance Management, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Enterprise Security, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Metrics, Accountability Frameworks, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Metric, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    STARWEAVER

    Master Data Storytelling for B2B & B2C Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, HubSpot CRM, Storytelling, Data Literacy, B2B Sales, Business Marketing, Sales, Customer Relationship Management, Data Visualization Software, Sales Development, Customer Analysis, Performance Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Communication, Analytics

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    STARWEAVER

    Customer Service Essentials: 20 Skills for Happy Clients

    Skills you'll gain: Service Recovery, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Conflict Management, Guest Relations, Hospitality Services, Hospitality and Food Services, Hospitality, Professionalism, Teamwork, Coordination, Customer experience improvement, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Empathy, Active Listening

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Evolução na Carreira de Liderança

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Development, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Organizational Structure, Performance Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Excellence, Stakeholder Management, Adaptability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Understanding & Influencing Workplace Behavior: Northeastern University
  • Master ASC 958: Apply & Analyze Not-for-Profit Reporting: EDUCBA
  • Analyze Financial Markets with Technical Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Analyze & Build Dashboards Using Excel Pivot Tables: EDUCBA
  • Creating an Impact Investment Ask: Duke University
  • Systems Analyst Capstone Project : IBM
  • Master Income Tax, Capital Gains & Deductions: EDUCBA
  • Women in Leadership:Intensive Learning for Emerging Leaders: Creo Incubator
  • The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Master Data Storytelling for B2B & B2C Sales: STARWEAVER

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