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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 Huddersfield

    MSc Management

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Research Methodologies, Strategic Decision-Making, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Research Design, Research, Data Analysis, Self-Motivation, Business Management, Data Collection, Goal Setting, Campaign Management, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Enterprise Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Business Systems, Business Technologies, Enterprise Resource Planning, Supply Chain Management, Management Information Systems, Microsoft Excel, Geographic Information Systems, Web Development, Web Applications, Customer Relationship Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Crystal Reports: Formulas, Parameters, and Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Ad Hoc Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Business Reporting, Microsoft Access, Report Writing, Data Analysis Software, Business Intelligence Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Office

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Analytics in Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Analytics, Digital Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Analytics, Paid media, AI Personalization, Cross-Channel Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Web Analytics, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Generative AI, Data Visualization

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    HEC Paris

    Devenir entrepreneur du changement

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Social Impact, Sustainable Business, Project Implementation, Project Design, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Action Oriented, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    628 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    CFO Excellence: Mastering Finance Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Strategic Leadership, Digital Transformation, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Financial Forecasting, Business Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Business Acumen, Technology Strategies, Organizational Structure, Talent Management, Team Leadership, Change Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Crystal Reports: Report Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Business Reporting, Microsoft Access, Report Writing, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Business Intelligence Software, SAP Applications, Data Analysis Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyze Financials: Balance, Budget, and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Acumen, Analysis, Auditing, Financial Statements, Reconciliation, Business Communication, Business Analysis, Accounting, Financial Auditing, Accounting Records, Budgeting, Verification And Validation, Investigation, Business Strategy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership & Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Closure, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Financial Auditing, Generative AI, Supply And Demand, Statistical Inference

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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    Coursera

    Product Intelligence: Unlock Insights for Product Success

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Product Management, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, A/B Testing, Business Analytics, Analytics, Prioritization, Statistical Analysis, Business Metrics, User Research, Customer Retention, Strategic Decision-Making, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Methods, Stakeholder Communications, Machine Learning Methods

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Visio 2019–2024: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visio, Process Flow Diagrams, Diagram Design, Workflow Management, Schematic Diagrams, Infographics, Network Planning And Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, User Flows, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Microsoft Office, Graphical Tools, Organizational Structure, Graphic Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Gamification

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Project Design, Social Impact, Drive Engagement, Design Thinking, Employee Engagement, Motivational Skills, Training and Development, Behavior Management, Customer Engagement, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • MSc Management: University of Huddersfield
  • IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Enterprise Systems: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Crystal Reports: Formulas, Parameters, and Groups: Logical Operations
  • Digital Marketing Analytics in Theory: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Devenir entrepreneur du changement: HEC Paris
  • CFO Excellence: Mastering Finance Teams: Coursera
  • Crystal Reports: Report Fundamentals: Logical Operations
  • Analyze Financials: Balance, Budget, and Beyond: Coursera
  • Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership & Management: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Product Intelligence: Unlock Insights for Product Success: Coursera

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