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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Microsoft Office

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, File Management, Email Automation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Columbia University

    Computational Methods in Pricing and Model Calibration

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Actuarial Science, Derivatives, Financial Market, Statistical Methods, Market Data, Financial Modeling, Securities (Finance), Risk Modeling, Financial Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Process Optimization, Probability Distribution, Algorithms, Case Studies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Climate Aware Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Finance, Asset Management, Financial Market, Climate Change Adaptation, Investments, Risk Management, Performance Analysis, Sustainable Business, Equities, Risk Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Economics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Culminating Project in Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Healthcare Project Management, Systems Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Technical Communication, Requirements Analysis, Data Access, User Centered Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Digital Business Marketing with Easil

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Facebook, Digital Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Dashboard, Marketing, User Accounts, Business

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Editing Table of Content and Layouts in Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Document Management, Business Writing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Management, Business Communication, Business Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Data-Driven Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Agile Methodology, Leadership Studies, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Data Analysis, Organizational Structure, Big Data, Leadership and Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Change, Agile Product Development, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Data-Driven Decision-Making for Agile Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Performance Analysis, Customer Analysis, Performance Measurement, Adaptability, Decision Making, Strategic Prioritization, Dashboard, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Business Metrics, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Data Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Risk Management, Change Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    Введение: как стать убедительным переговорщиком

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The Analyze Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Statistical Inference, Process Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Sampling (Statistics)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Predictive Modeling, Model Fitting, and Regression Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Descriptive Analytics, Forecasting, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    75 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Unilever

    Implementing Supply Chain Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Inventory Management System, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Agile Methodology, SQL, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Microsoft Office: Coursera
  • Computational Methods in Pricing and Model Calibration: Columbia University
  • Climate Aware Investing: EDHEC Business School
  • Culminating Project in Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Digital Business Marketing with Easil: Coursera
  • Editing Table of Content and Layouts in Microsoft Word: Coursera
  • Data-Driven Leadership Skills: University of Glasgow
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making for Agile Organizations: Duke University
  • Введение: как стать убедительным переговорщиком: Yale University
  • The Analyze Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University

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