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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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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Speaking, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Business Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Active Listening

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Action Oriented, Resilience, Conscientiousness, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Relationship Building, Optimism, Goal Setting, Persistence, Planning, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Gestión de Proyectos de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Quality Management, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Issue Tracking, Stakeholder Analysis, Budget Management, Project Scoping, Milestones (Project Management), Project Documentation, Project Risk Management, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management

    4.9
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Intellectual Property Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Brand Awareness, Legal Strategy, Brand Management, Asset Protection, Case Law, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Packaging and Labeling, Case Studies, Asset Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Marketing, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Valuation, Creativity, Legal Risk, Strategic Planning, Planning

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Lund University

    European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, European History, Regulatory Compliance, Business Economics, Compliance Management, Environmental Laws, E-Commerce, Public Policies, Case Law, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Governance

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

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    IE Business School

    Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, International Finance, Public Policies, Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Economics, Market Opportunities, International Relations, Tax, Global Marketing, Financial Trading, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Demography, Business Risk Management, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, World History, Supply And Demand

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Fundamentals of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Professional Networking, Business Management, Professional Development, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Operations Management, People Management, Business Administration, Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Change Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Business Ethics, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Courage, Relationship Building, Negotiation, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Professional Development, People Development, Curiosity

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Emerging Technologies, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Containerization, DevOps

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Intuit

    Financial Statement Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Analysis, Business Metrics, General Accounting, Cash Flows, Sales Tax, Accounts Payable, Equities, Payroll

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a las finanzas

    Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Financial Data, Financial Planning, Financial Controls, Cash Management, Budget Management, Financial Management, Business Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Positioning: What you need for a successful Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Product Marketing, Value Propositions, Target Market, Marketing, Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Trend, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know: University of Michigan
  • Gestión de Proyectos de Google: Google
  • Intellectual Property Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals: Lund University
  • Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability: IE Business School
  • Fundamentals of Management: University of California, Irvine
  • Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing: IBM
  • Financial Statement Analysis: Intuit

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