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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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    Duke University

    Designing Larger Python Programs for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Simulations, Debugging, Statistical Methods, Pandas (Python Package), Program Development, Test Case, Data Science, Development Testing, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Sampling (Statistics), Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Systems Integration, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    PMP® Exam Mastery – Complete Project Management Path

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Schedules, Scope Management, Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Scoping, Project Management Life Cycle, Cost Estimation, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Management, Scheduling, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Agile Project Management, Organizational Structure, Risk Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Test Case Design

    Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Test Script Development, Test Planning, Test Automation, Test Engineering, Continuous Integration, Test Tools, CI/CD, Software Quality Assurance, Continuous Delivery, Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Engineering Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Zoho Corporation

    Get Ready to Sell: Guided Projects and Portfolio Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Development, Sales Pipelines, General Sales Practices, Sales Presentations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Prospecting and Qualification, Interviewing Skills, Portfolio Management, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    Achieving Longevity through Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Promotion, Health Technology, Injury Prevention, Community Health, Coaching, Meditation & Breathwork, Motivational Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Applied Information Extraction in Python

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, LLM Application, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Manipulation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Interests of the average Facebook User

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Social Media, Persona Development, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Customer Analysis, Promotional Strategies, Customer Insights, Presentations, Marketing Budgets

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Financial Ratios: Analyze & Apply Key Metrics

    Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Accounting, Financial Statements, Business Metrics, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, General Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Performance Measurement, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Data, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Spreadsheet Software, Gross Profit, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Excel Formulas, Benchmarking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Оптимизация портфеля с помощью модели Марковица

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Correlation Analysis, Investment Management, Variance Analysis, Model Optimization

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Communicating Your Best Self

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Meeting Facilitation, Oral Expression, Professionalism, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Teams, Relationship Building, Business Writing, Collaboration, Active Listening, Concision, Writing, Presentations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    How to Start a Biotech Venture

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Team Building, Biotechnology, Team Management, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercialization, New Business Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Planning, Strategic Partnership, Innovation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI in Finance Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Governance, Financial Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Automation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Management, Forecasting, Compliance Management, Financial Reporting, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Designing Larger Python Programs for Data Science: Duke University
  • PMP® Exam Mastery – Complete Project Management Path: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Test Case Design: Board Infinity
  • Get Ready to Sell: Guided Projects and Portfolio Development: Zoho Corporation
  • Achieving Longevity through Movement: American Council on Exercise
  • Applied Information Extraction in Python: University of Michigan
  • Interests of the average Facebook User: Coursera
  • Financial Ratios: Analyze & Apply Key Metrics: Coursera
  • Оптимизация портфеля с помощью модели Марковица: Coursera
  • Professional Skills: Communicating Your Best Self: Arizona State University

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