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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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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Interviewing and Resume Writing in English

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Presentations, Marketing Planning, Oral Expression, Concision, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Marketing, Business Writing, Cultural Responsiveness, Recruitment, Adaptability, Communication, Writing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Conflict Resolution Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Mediation, De-escalation Techniques, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Problem Solving, Cooperation, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Customer Service with AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, Customer Data Management, Customer Service, Customer Insights, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Customer experience strategy (CX), AI Product Strategy, Customer and Client Support, Customer Engagement, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Generative AI Agents, Customer Success Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Service Improvement, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    ABM - Account Based Marketing To Get The Biggest 5% Clients

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Search Engine Optimization, Customer Acquisition Management, Account Strategy, Keyword Research, Outbound Calls, Sales Prospecting, Upselling, Web Analytics and SEO, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Marketing, Target Market, Content Creation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    Create An AI Agent With Replit That Automates Your Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Email Automation, Vibe coding, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Sales Process, Marketing Automation, HubSpot CRM, Sales Enablement, Sales Pipelines, Software As A Service, Sales Development, Lead Generation, Business Development, Prompt Engineering, New Business Development, Application Deployment, Campaign Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    De-Mystifying Mindfulness

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Social Justice, Psychology, Stress Management, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management, Trauma Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Collaborate, Review, and Decide on AI Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Technical Communication, Agile Methodology, Communication Strategies, Engineering Management, Decision Making, AI Product Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    Decision-Making And Thinking Like Leaders And CEOs

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Critical Thinking, Business Leadership, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Behavioral Economics, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Entrepreneurship, Self-Awareness

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Apply Financial Reporting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Revenue Recognition, Financial Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Asset Management, Accounting, Cost Accounting, Cash Flows, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Audit Expenses: Comply, Explain, and Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Travel Arrangements, Auditing, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Cost Control, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Management, Fraud detection, Decision Making, Document Management, Record Keeping, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Content Performance Analysis, Media Buying, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Management, LinkedIn, Facebook, Web Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Paid media, Analytics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Finance: The Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Finance, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Business, Business Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management

    Build toward a degree

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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

  • Interviewing and Resume Writing in English: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Conflict Resolution Skills: University of California, Irvine
  • Customer Service with AI: AI CERTs
  • ABM - Account Based Marketing To Get The Biggest 5% Clients: Alex Genadinik
  • Create An AI Agent With Replit That Automates Your Sales: Alex Genadinik
  • De-Mystifying Mindfulness: Universiteit Leiden
  • Collaborate, Review, and Decide on AI Apps: Coursera
  • Decision-Making And Thinking Like Leaders And CEOs: Alex Genadinik
  • Analyze and Apply Financial Reporting Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Audit Expenses: Comply, Explain, and Apply: Coursera

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