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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


  • Status: Free
    Free
    U

    University of Washington

    U101: Understanding College and College Life

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Time Management, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Adaptability, Relationship Building

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    505 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Programming for Python Data Science: Principles to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Data Science, Algorithms, Simulations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    C

    Columbia University

    Causal Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Experimentation, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Research Design, Econometrics, Program Evaluation, Logistic Regression

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    102 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Leadership and Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Digital Transformation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Telecommuting, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Innovation, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Storytelling, Adaptability, Team Motivation, Strategic Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    278 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Minnesota

    التحضير لإدارة الموارد البشرية

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Staff Management, People Management, Compensation Management, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Labor Law, Labor Relations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    289 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Buenas Prácticas en Libre Competencia

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Market Dynamics, Business Ethics, Mergers & Acquisitions

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    497 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    高阶竞争策略(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Retention, Business Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Product Strategy, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Market Intelligence, Online Advertising, Consumer Behaviour

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG Impact: Investor Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Equities, Return On Investment, Social Impact, Business Ethics, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Analysis, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Petroleum Industry, Performance Analysis, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    239 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    C

    Coursera

    Digital Marketing Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Brand Awareness, Digital Media Strategy, MarTech, Customer Engagement, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Content Creation, Market Trend, Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    E

    Emory University

    AI for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Marketing Automation, Customer Retention, Personalized Service, Marketing Operations, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Customer Engagement, Business Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Insights, Marketing Psychology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Modeling, Verification And Validation, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Technical Documentation, Product Testing, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Management, Organizational Skills

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    The State University of New York

    Basic Information Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Brainstorming, Planning, Data Ethics, Information Management, Research, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    177 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • U101: Understanding College and College Life: University of Washington
  • Programming for Python Data Science: Principles to Practice: Duke University
  • Causal Inference: Columbia University
  • Leadership and Disruption: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • التحضير لإدارة الموارد البشرية: University of Minnesota
  • Buenas Prácticas en Libre Competencia: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • 高阶竞争策略(中文版): Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • ESG Impact: Investor Perspective: University of Pennsylvania
  • Digital Marketing Trends: Coursera
  • AI for Marketing: Emory University

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