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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 Geneva

    Understanding Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, Investments, Market Dynamics, Equities, Portfolio Risk, Economics, Banking, Asset Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    From Excel to Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Collaborative Software, Trend Analysis, Data Management, Data Quality

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    What is Social?

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Professional Networking, Marketing Strategies, Social Network Analysis, Market Analysis, Real Time Data

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    4.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Language Learning, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Culture, Writing and Editing, Language Competency, Research, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    Market Research: Marketing Psychology & Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Target Audience, Market Research, Surveys, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Analysis, User Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Research, Market Analysis, Focus Group, Google Analytics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Finance and Budgeting Essentials for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Operating Budget, Budget Management, Financial Data, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Financial Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Financial Planning, Finance, Cash Management, General Finance, Decision Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Introduction to Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Corporate Strategy, Market Analysis, Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Market Dynamics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Project 2019–2024/365: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Resource Management, Project Management Software, Resource Allocation, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Project Design, Project Scoping, Microsoft 365, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Coordination, Microsoft Office, Project Estimation, Timelines, Scheduling, Project Documentation, Dependency Analysis, Productivity Software, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Creative Content Creation Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, Video Production, Content Marketing, Graphic Design, Video Editing, ChatGPT, Marketing Design, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Content Strategy, Animations, Storytelling, Branding, Responsible AI

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Innovation, Communication, Digital Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Charts and Dashboards Using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Analysis, Diagram Design, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Persuasive Communication, Research, Sample Size Determination, Writing, Case Studies, Oral Expression, Correlation Analysis, Communication, Scientific Methods, Information Architecture, Business Communication, Interactive Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Understanding Financial Markets: University of Geneva
  • From Excel to Power BI: Knowledge Accelerators
  • What is Social?: Northwestern University
  • Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary: University of California, Davis
  • Market Research: Marketing Psychology & Consumer Behavior: Alex Genadinik
  • Finance and Budgeting Essentials for Business Professionals: Logical Operations
  • Introduction to Strategy: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Microsoft Project 2019–2024/365: Part 1: Logical Operations
  • Creative Content Creation Toolkit: Coursera
  • Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups: University of Colorado Boulder

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