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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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    New York Institute of Finance

    Future Development in Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Supply Chain Management, Transaction Processing, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain, Emerging Technologies, AI Enablement, Distributed Computing, Interoperability, Data Sharing, Data Integrity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Process Groups and Processes in Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Analysis, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Project Performance, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Plan Execution, Scheduling, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management Life Cycle, Process Management, Team Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    DFSS for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Knowledge Transfer, Process Improvement and Optimization, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Quality Management, Functional Specification, Product Development, Statistical Methods, Design and Product, Probability & Statistics

    4.5
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Business Analytics using Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Excel Macros, Statistical Methods, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Analytical Skills, Descriptive Statistics

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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional Responsibility and Ethics for Accountants

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Commercial Laws, Accountability, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Accounting, Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Construction Management Industry and Profession

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Cost Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Architecture and Construction, Project Management, General Construction and Construction Labor, Construction Inspection, Facility Management, Submittals (Construction), Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Economics, Market Trend, Business Economics, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Operating Cost, Demand Planning, Business Strategy, Revenue Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Cost Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Professional Communication & Career Growth Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Oral Expression, Active Listening, Professional Networking, Cultural Sensitivity, Negotiation, Discussion Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Social Skills, Interviewing Skills, Oral Comprehension, Value Propositions, Applicant Tracking Systems, Communication Strategies, Writing

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    101 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    STARWEAVER

    Supply Chain Management for E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management, Order Fulfillment, Supplier Management, Logistics, Business Technologies, Technology Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Customer experience improvement, Automation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build a Budget and Analyze Variance using Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Proposal Development, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Budget Management, Budgeting, Spreadsheet Software, Google Workspace, Presentations, Financial Acumen, Finance

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Macquarie University

    Умения работы с Excel для бизнеса: уровень Intermediate I

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Consolidation, Data Analysis Software, Data Visualization, Analysis, Automation, Data Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Design Thinking for Innovators

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Business Process, Human Centered Design, Service Design, Process Management, Business Solutions, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, Overcoming Obstacles, User Research, Organizational Change, User Feedback, Empathy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Future Development in Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology: New York Institute of Finance
  • Process Groups and Processes in Project Management: Microsoft
  • DFSS for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Business Analytics using Excel: Simplilearn
  • Professional Responsibility and Ethics for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Construction Management Industry and Profession: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior: Illinois Tech
  • Professional Communication & Career Growth Skills: EDUCBA
  • Supply Chain Management for E-commerce: STARWEAVER
  • Build a Budget and Analyze Variance using Google Sheets: Coursera

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