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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 Colorado Boulder

    (Successful Presentation) العرض التقديمي الناجح

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Creativity, Rapport Building, Adaptability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    476 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Stock Valuation with Dividend Discount Model

    Skills you'll gain: Equities, Business Valuation, Market Data, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Data

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    194 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Mentalidad Emprendedora

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    237 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Regulatory Compliance, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, AI Enablement, Applied Machine Learning, Project Implementation, AI Product Strategy, Business Solutions, Solution Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Emprendimientos creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Budget Management, Lean Methodologies, Financial Management, Innovation, Adaptability, Creativity, Fundraising, Professional Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    575 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Data Visualization, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Solution Design, Cost Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Business Analysis, Excel Formulas, Requirements Elicitation, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Slides

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Multimedia, Data Sharing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    271 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Accounting, Balance Sheet, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Depreciation, Financial Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Fixed Asset, Financial Statement Analysis, Ledgers (Accounting), Inventory Control, Asset Management, Investments, Internal Controls

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    231 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills, Personal Attributes, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Business Writing, Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    133 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Accruals, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounts Payable, Lease Contracts

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Artificial Intelligence Algorithms Models and Limitations

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data Ethics, Algorithms, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Generative AI, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    526 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Success with Integrity: Business Ethics Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Trustworthiness, Professionalism, Personal Integrity, Business Administration, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Compliance Management, Leadership Studies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Case Studies, Corporate Sustainability, Conflict Management, Team Leadership

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    179 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • (Successful Presentation) العرض التقديمي الناجح: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Stock Valuation with Dividend Discount Model: Coursera
  • Mentalidad Emprendedora: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning: CertNexus
  • Emprendimientos creativos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training: Simplilearn
  • Google Slides: Google Cloud
  • Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews: Coursera
  • Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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