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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 Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: Introducing Yourself in Business Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Business Communication, Greeting Customers, Oral Expression, English Language, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

    4.5
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    365 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Retail Supply Chain and Customer Service Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Reverse Logistics, Order Management, Retail Store Operations, Retail Management, Loyalty Programs, Order Fulfillment, Customer Retention, Customer Service, Order Processing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Supply Chain Systems, Logistics Management, Customer Engagement, Supply Chain, Operational Efficiency, Operations, Business, Payment Systems, Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Modeling Risk and Realities

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Model Optimization, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Florida

    Personal & Family Financial Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Statements, Investments, Cash Management, Insurance, Income Tax, General Finance, Tax Planning, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Budgeting, Portfolio Management, Expense Management, Investment Management, Personal Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Leadership in 21st Century Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Talent Management, Plan Execution, Crisis Management, Innovation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Business Ethics, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Human Capital, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Collaboration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Réussir le Changement

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Behavior Management, Business Transformation, Culture Transformation, Agile Project Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Training and Development, Social Sciences, Employee Training, Sociology, Communication Planning, Leadership, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Advanced Valuation and Strategy - M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Game Theory, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Investment Banking, Decision Making, Cash Flows, Bidding, Growth Strategies, Corporate Finance, Competitive Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Madecraft

    Transform Your Business with Augmented and Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Digital Assets, Game Design, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Driving engagement, MarTech, Business Technologies, Branding, Return On Investment, Business Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), 3D Assets, Promotional Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Nonprofit Operations: Finance, Technology & Fundraising

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Profit Accounting, Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Grant Writing, Customer Relationship Management, Technology Strategies, Program Evaluation, Fiscal Management, Business Operations, Grant Applications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Financial Statement Analysis, Web Design and Development, Performance Measurement, Operations Management, Financial Statements, Operations, Social Impact, Business, Finance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Content Creation and Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Copilot, Communication Planning, Microsoft 365, AI powered creativity, AI literacy, Taking Meeting Minutes, Collaborative Software, Meeting Facilitation, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Outlook, Coordinating, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Executive Presence, Workflow Management, Document Management, Project Coordination, Content Creation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    DeepSeek AI for Business Strategy and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking, Prompt Patterns, Deepseek, Prompt Engineering Tools, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Decision Intelligence, Strategic Marketing, Performance Measurement, Strategic Planning, Risking, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Market Trend, Financial Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Intuit

    Tracking assets and sales

    Skills you'll gain: Fixed Asset, Inventory Control, Depreciation, Asset Management, Inventory Accounting, Payment Processing and Collection, Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, Property Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting Records, Accounting, Cash Receipts, Financial Reporting, Business Reporting

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 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

  • Lesson | Business English Skills: Introducing Yourself in Business Settings: University of Washington
  • Retail Supply Chain and Customer Service Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Modeling Risk and Realities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Personal & Family Financial Planning: University of Florida
  • Leadership in 21st Century Organizations: Copenhagen Business School
  • Réussir le Changement: ESSEC Business School
  • Advanced Valuation and Strategy - M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Transform Your Business with Augmented and Virtual Reality: Madecraft
  • Nonprofit Operations: Finance, Technology & Fundraising: John Wiley & Sons
  • Content Creation and Collaboration: Microsoft

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