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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Managing Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Strategy, Team Management, Workflow Management, Analytical Skills, Team Leadership, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Communication

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Spreadsheet Applications: Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Entry, File Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Data Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    181 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Leadership Studies, Influencing, Team Management, Conflict Management, Employee Coaching, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Decision Making, Coaching, Relationship Building, Communication, Business Communication, Active Listening

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    No-Code Model Evaluation, Communication, and Business Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Model Evaluation, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Business Analysis, Data Ethics, Analysis, Analytical Skills, Performance Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Business Metrics, Business Communication, Performance Measurement, Regional Sales, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Technical Communication, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Process Improvement and Optimization, Performance Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Firm Level Economics: Markets and Allocations

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Game Theory, Market Analysis, Market Share, Financial Regulations, Resource Allocation, Competitive Analysis, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Dirección y Gestión de Negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Process Management, Business Process, Branding, IT Management, Marketing, Talent Management, Brand Management, Business Process Improvement, Technical Management, Business Economics, Strategic Marketing, Operations Management, Leadership Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Market Dynamics, Economics, Economic Development

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

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    Measure What Matters

    OKR Certification: Leadership and Goal Setting

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Business Priorities, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Performance Management, Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Prioritization, Recognizing Others, Performance Measurement, Planning, Business Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Communication

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Work Smarter with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Writing, Editing, Data Entry, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Workflow Management, Performance Metric, Team Oriented, Backlogs, Performance Measurement, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Prioritization, Estimation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Managing as a Coach

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Adaptability, Professional Development, People Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Mentorship, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Communication, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking

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

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    IBM

    Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, IBM Cognos Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Looker (Software), Scatter Plots, Tree Maps, Pivot Tables And Charts, Histogram, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Managing Machine Learning Projects with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Strategy, Data Governance, AI Enablement, Innovation, Feasibility Studies, Business Analysis, Model Deployment

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

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

  • Managing Data Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Get Started with Spreadsheet Applications: Excel: SkillUp
  • Principles of Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • No-Code Model Evaluation, Communication, and Business Impact: LearnQuest
  • Firm Level Economics: Markets and Allocations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Dirección y Gestión de Negocios: Universidad de Palermo
  • OKR Certification: Leadership and Goal Setting: Measure What Matters
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft Word: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum: IBM
  • Managing as a Coach: University of California, Davis

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