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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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    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
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    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Rust Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Test Case, Software Testing, Data Structures, Debugging, GitHub, Programming Principles, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, System Programming, Software Documentation

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    220 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Starweaver

    Essentials of Hospitality Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hospitality Services, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Budget Management, Hospitality, Budgeting, Customer experience improvement, Hotel Operations, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Management, Innovation, Financial Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Introdução ao Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Internet Of Things, Social Network Analysis, Text Mining, Apache Hadoop, Business Intelligence, Unstructured Data, Analytics, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Data Science, Marketing Analytics, Fraud detection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    322 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Productivity Software, Computer Literacy, Writing and Editing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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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    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

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    University of Michigan

    Advanced Concepts in Time Value of Money (TVM)

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Finance, Mortgage Loans, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Spreadsheet Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Введение: как стать убедительным переговорщиком

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Digital Thread: Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Process Design, Product Design, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Digital Transformation, Industrial Engineering, Internet Of Things, Computer-Aided Design, Technology Roadmaps, Enterprise Resource Planning, Technology Strategies, Information Technology, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Technologies, Cloud Computing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    475 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Digital Marketing Trends: Coursera
  • Rust Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Essentials of Hospitality Management: Starweaver
  • Introdução ao Big Data : Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • U101: Understanding College and College Life: University of Washington
  • Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word: SkillUp
  • التحضير لإدارة الموارد البشرية: University of Minnesota
  • Buenas Prácticas en Libre Competencia: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Advanced Concepts in Time Value of Money (TVM): University of Michigan

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