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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.


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Popular Business Plan Courses and Certifications


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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Entrepreneurial Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Corporate Strategy, New Product Development, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Value Propositions, Customer Insights

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovation and entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Process Development, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Business Architecture, Creativity, Storytelling, Corporate Strategy, Team Management, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Search Engine Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Search Engine Optimization, Branding, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Metrics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Customer Engagement, Keyword Research, Customer experience strategy (CX), Digital Advertising, Marketing, E-Commerce, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    31K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Negotiation, Project Performance, Business Correspondence, Project Planning, Concision, Communication Planning, Editing, Planning, Change Control, Grammar, Proofreading, Project Management, Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Performance Metric, Open Mindset, Relationship Building, Team Management, Communication

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    PwC

    Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Business Communication, Storytelling, Communication, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Data Analysis, Target Audience

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    GenAI in Business: Planning Framework for Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Data Integration, Data Strategy, Business Analysis, Data Quality, Technology Roadmaps, Business Solutions, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Decision Making, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Expectation Management, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving, Smart Goals

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    What is Data Science?

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Mining, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    77K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Data Integration, Business Solutions, Customer experience strategy (CX), Strategic Thinking, Data Strategy, Innovation, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Analysis, Project Risk Management, Solution Design, Business Strategies, Business Transformation, Prompt Engineering, Business Process Management, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Security Management, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, SQL

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Marketing Management Essentials:The Marketing Plan Structure

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Customer Engagement, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Market Research, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Brand Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introducción a la Gestión de Operaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Production Management, Business Process Management, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Performance Measurement, Workforce Management, Inventory Management System, Capacity Management, Resource Utilization

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce: Google
  • Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint: PwC
  • GenAI in Business: Planning Framework for Implementation: University of Michigan
  • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions: Google
  • What is Data Science? : IBM
  • Generative AI in Business: University of Michigan
  • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google

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Business Plan (9)
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