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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.


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Popular Business Plan Courses and Certifications


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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Administración financiera y su función en la empresa

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Performance Measurement, Financial Data, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Balance Sheet, Financial Policy, Cash Flows, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Working Capital, Return On Investment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Marketing e vendas B2B: Fechando novos negócios

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Business Marketing, B2B Sales, Customer Insights, Sales Management, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Sales, Target Audience, Customer Success Management, Marketing, Inside Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

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    450 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Agile Development

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, User Story, Continuous Delivery, Persona Development, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Peer Review, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Product Development, Business Analytics, Persona (User Experience)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Salesforce Starter Kit

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Systems Integration, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Integration, Contract Management, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Web Services, Business Reporting, Data Ethics, Integration Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design Patterns, Security Controls, Customer Data Management, Analytics, Data Security

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Culture-Driven Team Building

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Team Motivation, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Culture, Case Studies, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

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

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    LearnQuest

    Build AI Apps with No-Code Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, No-Code Development, Model Deployment, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Responsible AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advanced Analytics, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing, Business Reporting, Global Marketing, LLM Application, AI Enablement, User Feedback, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    725 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Solution Design, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Business Planning, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Needs Assessment, Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Market Research, Cultural Sensitivity

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Product Ideation, Design, and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Financial Statements, Product Design, User Experience Design, Team Leadership, Prototyping, Competitive Analysis, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Financial Modeling, Value Propositions, Proposal Writing, Innovation, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Ideation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Automate Data Analysis and BI with No-Code AI

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, AI Enablement, Business Reporting, Global Marketing, User Feedback, Regional Sales, Presentations, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Adaptability, Keyword Research, Peer Review, Detail Oriented

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Administración financiera y su función en la empresa : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Marketing e vendas B2B: Fechando novos negócios: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Agile Development: University of Virginia
  • Salesforce Starter Kit: Coursera
  • Culture-Driven Team Building: University of Pennsylvania
  • Build AI Apps with No-Code Tools: LearnQuest
  • Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Product Ideation, Design, and Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • De-Mystifying Mindfulness: Universiteit Leiden

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