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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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    University of Pennsylvania

    Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Risk Analysis, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability, Logistic Regression, Vocabulary

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Marketing in a Digital World

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, MarTech, Digital Transformation, Digital Advertising, E-Commerce, Consumer Behaviour, Product Development, Product Promotion, Innovation, Customer Engagement

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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

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    Google

    Analyze Data to Answer Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Excel Formulas, Data Compilation, Pivot Tables And Charts, SQL, Data Integration, Data Transformation, User Feedback

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Search Engine Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Search Engine Optimization, Branding, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Metrics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Customer Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Digital Advertising, Marketing, E-Commerce, Email Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    31K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Malware Protection, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Anomaly Detection, Deep Learning, Vulnerability Management, Artificial Intelligence, Incident Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Product Owners

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Product Management, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Stakeholder Engagement, Context Management, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Database Design, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Responsible AI, Data Warehousing, Data Ethics, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Context Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Building a Strong Business Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, User Research, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Financial Management, Marketing Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Customer Acquisition Management, Market Opportunities, Email Marketing, Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Product Development, Search Engine Optimization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Succession Planning, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Risk Management

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

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    Google

    Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Auditing, Compliance Auditing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Support, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Hardware Troubleshooting, IT Service Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Professional Networking, Help Desk Support, Data Storage, Desktop Support, Peripheral Devices, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Service

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling: University of Pennsylvania
  • Marketing in a Digital World: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Generative AI for Digital Marketing: IBM
  • Analyze Data to Answer Questions: Google
  • Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce: Google
  • IBM Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals: IBM
  • Generative AI for Product Owners: IBM
  • Generative AI for Data Engineers: IBM
  • Building a Strong Business Foundation: Packt
  • Generative AI Leadership & Strategy: Vanderbilt University

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