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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


  • G

    Google

    Google Stakeholder Management

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Document Management, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Team Building, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Accountability, Project Coordination, Delegation Skills, Project Planning, Expectation Management, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de la Negociación con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Rapport Building, Active Listening, Influencing, Relationship Building, Business Communication, Conflict Management, Goal Setting, Communication, Expectation Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    89 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Sorting, Filtering, Data-Validation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Data Integrity, Microsoft Office

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Duke University

    Digital Transformation for Agile Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Operational Efficiency, Technology Strategies, Business Modeling, Business Technologies, Organizational Change, Innovation, Agile Methodology, Leadership, Business Strategies, Market Dynamics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    40 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fudan University

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    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Intellectual Property, Video Game Development, Production Process, Business, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Innovation, Product Marketing, Case Studies

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    69 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    50 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Project Management Dashboard using Bitrix24

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Dashboard, Project Management, Calendar Management, Collaborative Software, Milestones (Project Management)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    36 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Duke University

    Agile Strategy for Competitive Advantage

    Skills you'll gain: Market Trend, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Competitive Analysis, Agile Project Management, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    40 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The Improve Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    42 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Legal Technology, Critical Thinking, Responsible AI, Time Management, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Experimentation, Advocacy, Legal Strategy, AI Workflows, Email Automation, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Creativity, Presentations, Generative AI, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    73 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Building, Collaboration, Communication

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    41 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Affiliate Marketing Course

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Performance marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media, Web Analytics, Blogs, Marketing Analytics, Market Opportunities

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    14 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Google Stakeholder Management:Ā Google
  • Fundamentos de la Negociación con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women:Ā Goldman Sachs
  • Excel for Beginners: Sorting, Filtering, Data-Validation:Ā Coursera
  • Digital Transformation for Agile Organizations:Ā Duke University
  • ęøøęˆäŗ§äøšę¦‚č®ŗ:Ā Fudan University
  • A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity:Ā University of Maryland, College Park
  • Create a Project Management Dashboard using Bitrix24:Ā Coursera
  • Agile Strategy for Competitive Advantage:Ā Duke University
  • The Improve Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt:Ā Kennesaw State University
  • AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates:Ā University of Michigan

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