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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

    Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Stormwater Management, Public Works, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Water Sustainability, Architectural Design, Land Development, Hydrology, Water Resources, Sustainable Design, Community Development, Community Health, Public Health

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Impact on Business and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Responsible AI, Social Impact, Business Risk Management, Decision Intelligence, Business Operations, Risk Analysis, AI literacy, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Socioeconomics, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Assurance, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Governance, Accountability, Leadership and Management

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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    BI Dashboards with IBM Cognos Analytics and Google Looker

    Skills you'll gain: IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Looker (Software), Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence Software, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Analytics, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إدارة الاجتماعات الفعالة | Managing Effective Meetings

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Workflow Management, Professional Development, Process Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Brainstorming, Management Training And Development, Innovation, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Discussion Facilitation, Planning, Leadership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World Engineering Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Engineering Management, Goal Setting, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Technical Management, Software Design, Smart Goals, API Design, System Design and Implementation, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Recruitment, Program Management, Team Performance Management, Software Engineering, Microservices, Employee Retention

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Developing Data Models with LookML

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Modeling, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence Software, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Persistence

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Essentials of Sensory Science

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Experimentation, Product Testing, Acceptance Testing, Laboratory Testing, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Food and Beverage, Laboratory Procedures, Consumer Behaviour, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Case Studies, Quality Assurance, Physiology, Anatomy, Quantitative Research, Product Development, Psychology

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

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Applied Statistics for Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Histogram, Plot (Graphics), Probability, Simulations, Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Sampling (Statistics)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Go To Market Strategy, Value Propositions, Product Strategy, Product Development, Business Modeling, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Sales Presentations, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Persona Development, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Customer Insights, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Market Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Crea piezas para redes sociales usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphics Software, Animation and Game Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Instagram, Editing, Photo Editing, Branding, Marketing, Video Editing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Infosec

    Stages of Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Digital Forensics, Business Continuity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Project Management and Risk Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Agile Methodology, Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Communications, Project Planning

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

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

  • Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes: Johns Hopkins University
  • Generative AI: Impact on Business and Society: University of Michigan
  • BI Dashboards with IBM Cognos Analytics and Google Looker: IBM
  • إدارة الاجتماعات الفعالة | Managing Effective Meetings: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Real-World Engineering Management: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Developing Data Models with LookML: Google Cloud
  • Essentials of Sensory Science: University of California, Davis
  • Applied Statistics for Data Analytics: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship: IIT Bombay
  • Crea piezas para redes sociales usando Canva: Coursera

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