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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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    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Business Metrics, Public Policies, Performance Metric, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Investments, Labor Relations, Financial Market, Financial Regulations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    YouTube como un canal estrategico

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Web Analytics, Social Media Content, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Strategic Communication, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Channel, Video Production, Digital Marketing

    4.5
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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, digital literacy, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computational Thinking, Technology Solutions, Social Impact, Computer Networking, Geographic Information Systems, Media and Communications, Live Streaming, Algorithms, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis Software

    4.9
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas de Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Performance Analysis, Analytical Skills, Online Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Email Marketing, Customer Data Management, Analytics, Target Audience, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Network Analysis, Facebook

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    268 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    Entrepreneurial Strategic Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Metrics, Organizational Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Performance Measurement, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Business Economics

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    325 reviews

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    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Quantitative Research, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Variance Analysis, Statistical Inference

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases

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    Google

    Organizing Communication and Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Document Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Communication

    4.8
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Cost Management, Accounting, Product Planning, Resource Allocation, Depreciation, Production Process, Financial Accounting, Operating Expense

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università Bocconi

    Capital-investissement et capital-risque

    Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Investments, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Due Diligence, Portfolio Management, Tax Laws, Legal Risk

    4.8
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    45 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Global Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Concision, Sales Strategy, Copywriting, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Correspondence, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Technical Communication, Communication, Marketing Communications

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Human Resource Policies, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Governance, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Employee Engagement

    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

  • Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture: Rice University
  • YouTube como un canal estrategico: Coursera
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals: University of California San Diego
  • Analíticas de Marketing Digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Entrepreneurial Strategic Management: University of New Mexico
  • Data Analysis: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • Organizing Communication and Documentation: Google
  • Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Capital-investissement et capital-risque: Università Bocconi

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