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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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    Coursera

    How to Innovate with the Strategy Canvas for Competitiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Research, Innovation, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Spreadsheet Software, Leadership

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Developing a Roadmap Timeline in PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Timelines, Product Roadmaps, Microsoft 365, Presentations, Technology Roadmaps, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Project Management, Business Process Management, Business Communication

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    The Beginner’s Guide to Business Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Influencing, Communication, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Planning, Goal Setting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Edureka

    Power BI Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Starweaver

    How to Build an Entrepreneurial AI Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Market Opportunities, Scalability, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, ChatGPT, Business Process Automation, Business Analysis, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cost Reduction, Generative AI, Innovation, Automation, Customer experience improvement

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Presentation Skills with Story Telling

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Target Audience

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Davis

    Digital Thinking: Frameworks For Our Digital Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Business Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Business Technologies, Blockchain, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Packaging Design for the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Corporate Sustainability, Logistics, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science

    Build toward a degree

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    N

    Northeastern University

    Mastering Negotiation Skills & Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Communication, Business Administration, Active Listening

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Fundamentos de Inteligência Artificial para Finanças

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Predictive Analytics, FinTech, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Digital Transformation, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Social Listening

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Market Trend, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Brand Management, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Mastering Total Quality Management: Analyze, Apply & Improve

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Culture Transformation, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Excellence, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Cost Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Benchmarking, Team Oriented, Employee Engagement

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • How to Innovate with the Strategy Canvas for Competitiveness: Coursera
  • Developing a Roadmap Timeline in PowerPoint: Coursera
  • The Beginner’s Guide to Business Negotiation : Coursera
  • Power BI Capstone Project: Edureka
  • How to Build an Entrepreneurial AI Strategy : Starweaver
  • Presentation Skills with Story Telling: Packt
  • Digital Thinking: Frameworks For Our Digital Reality: University of California, Davis
  • Packaging Design for the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mastering Negotiation Skills & Strategies: Northeastern University
  • Fundamentos de Inteligência Artificial para Finanças: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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