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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 California, Irvine

    Essential English for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Project Management, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources

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    212 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Prompt Engineering, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Auditing, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Tax Compliance, Generative AI, Income Tax, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fraud detection, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Responsible AI, Financial Data, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    225 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    إدارة المشروعات من Google

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Implementation, Cost Management, Team Management, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Team Leadership, Agile Project Management, Communication Planning, Budget Management, Scope Management, Project Risk Management, Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Data Sharing, Change Management, Sprint Planning, Project Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    526 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Concision, Communication, Business Writing, Business Strategy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Business Decision Making: Strategy Assessment and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Capacity Management, Cost Accounting, Organizational Strategy, Performance Analysis, Operational Analysis, Financial Accounting, Budget Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Accounting, Financial Controls, Business Strategy, Price Negotiation, Resource Allocation

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução à Análise Macroeconômica

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Market, Policy Analysis, Financial Policy, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Investments, Financial Modeling, Supply And Demand, Fiscal Management, Business Modeling, Market Dynamics, Expectation Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    345 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Critical Perspectives on Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Management, Performance Management, Governance, Case Studies, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Strategy, Business Leadership, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Ancient History, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Social Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    313 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Chile

    Mi Primer Empleo (MPE)

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Social Media, digital literacy, Facebook, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Recruitment, Business Writing, Adaptability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    393 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Payroll & HR Management

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Income Tax, Human Resources Software, Compensation Management, Tax Compliance, Tax Laws

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Habilidades de negociación y comunicación efectiva

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    372 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Strategic Thinking for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Research, Influencing, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Collection, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Proactivity, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Surveys, Creative Thinking, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Recognizing Others, Active Listening, Cognitive flexibility, Research Methodologies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    135 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Liderazgo y comportamiento organizacional

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Stress First Aid, Business Leadership, Psychology, Empowerment, Employee Engagement, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Structure

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    256 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Essential English for Business Professionals: University of California, Irvine
  • AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting: Coursera
  • إدارة المشروعات من Google: Google
  • Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Accounting for Business Decision Making: Strategy Assessment and Control: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introdução à Análise Macroeconômica: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Critical Perspectives on Management: IE Business School
  • Mi Primer Empleo (MPE): Universidad de Chile
  • Payroll & HR Management : Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • Habilidades de negociación y comunicación efectiva: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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