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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Culminating Project in Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Healthcare Project Management, Systems Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Technical Communication, Requirements Analysis, Data Access, User Centered Design

    4.8
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    66 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Research kitchen

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Research, Strategic Thinking, Business Research, Case Studies, Presentations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building Test Automation Framework using Selenium and TestNG

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Case, Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Test Tools, Maintainability, Test Data, Debugging, Configuration Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Dimensionality Reduction

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Ethical Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Data Ethics, Social Network Analysis, Analytics, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Content Creation, Business Ethics, Information Privacy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gen AI: Navigate the Landscape

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Gemini, AI Enablement, Google Cloud Platform, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, Data Governance, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence, No-Code Development, Business Solutions

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Community Development, Health Equity, Behavioral Economics, Case Studies, Revenue Management, Regulatory Affairs, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Operations Systems Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Design, Business Operations, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Operations, Process Mapping, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain Systems, Service Management, Customer Analysis, Business Strategy, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Visionary, Team Management, Team Building, Dealing With Ambiguity, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Professional Development, Employee Performance Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    English for Effective Business Communications

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Business Communication, Business Writing, Business Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Business, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Marketing, Business Administration, Grammar, Vocabulary

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    121 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    GIS Applications Across Industries

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Environmental Science, Public Health, Emergency Response, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Business Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Culminating Project in Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Research kitchen: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Building Test Automation Framework using Selenium and TestNG: Coursera
  • AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques: Microsoft
  • Ethical Social Media : The University of Sydney
  • Gen AI: Navigate the Landscape: Google Cloud
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions: University of Manchester
  • Operations Systems Excellence: University of London
  • Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century: Kennesaw State University
  • English for Effective Business Communications: University of California, Irvine

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