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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


  • M

    Madecraft

    Planning for Retirement

    Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Action Oriented, Investments, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Income Tax, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Goal Setting, Planning, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Income Statement, Benchmarking, Account Strategy, Financial Management, Prioritization, Cash Management, Estimation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Learn Options Trading Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Trading, Securities Trading, Technical Analysis, Risk Analysis, Analysis, Market Opportunities, Market Data, Risk Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Thinking, Market Dynamics, Graphing, Financial Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Analysis, Finance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Expert Academy

    Buyer Psychology: Understand Behaviour, Trust And Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Critical Thinking, Marketing Psychology, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, General Sales Practices, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Customer Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Communication, Relationship Building, Psychology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Dynamic Heat Maps in Spreadsheets

    Skills you'll gain: Business Reporting, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Heat Maps, Trend Analysis, Excel Formulas, Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Sales, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Real Time Data, Microsoft Project, Business, Decision Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Investment Ethics and Performance Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Performance Reporting, Record Keeping, Investment Management, Compliance Reporting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Client Services, Strategic Decision-Making, Compliance Management, Portfolio Management, Finance, Financial Market, Regulatory Compliance, Dealing With Ambiguity, Conflict Management, Research, Application Performance Management, Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    Microsoft

    AI & Data Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Power BI, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Dashboard Creation, AI Personalization, Customer experience improvement, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Data Management, Customer Service, Personalized Service, Analytical Skills, Data Validation, Data Analysis, AI Integrations, Data Integrity, Performance Analysis, Data Quality, Customer Communications Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Customer Engagement & Relationship

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Customer Communications Management, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Driving engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Account Management, Customer Complaint Resolution, AI Personalization, Writing, Communication Planning, Communication, Business Metrics, System Implementation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Security

    ★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • M

    Madecraft

    Practical Privacy for Products and Services

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Data Security, Record Keeping, Data Processing, Data Mapping, Compliance Training, Records Management, Security Controls, Responsible AI, Risk Analysis, Information Systems Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Market Strategy & Targeting

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Campaign Planning, Value Propositions, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Product Marketing, Persona Development, Target Market, Marketing Effectiveness, Market Opportunities, Target Audience, Product Strategy, Campaign Management, Business Priorities, Market Share, Data-Driven Marketing, Market Research, Market Analysis, Microsoft Excel

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Agile Planning for Software Products

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Risk Management Framework, Agile Software Development, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, User Requirements Documents, Agile Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Risking

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    IBM

    IBM Sales Representative

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Stakeholder Management, Sales Training, Sales, Sales Prospecting, Stakeholder Engagement, General Sales Practices, Sales Territory Management, Sales Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Selling Techniques, Cold Calling, Account Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis, Sales Development, Account Management, Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, Sales Enablement, Cross Selling

    ★ 4.8 (19) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Planning for Retirement: Madecraft
  • Learn Options Trading Basics: EDUCBA
  • Buyer Psychology: Understand Behaviour, Trust And Persuasion: The Expert Academy
  • Dynamic Heat Maps in Spreadsheets: EDUCBA
  • Investment Ethics and Performance Standards: EDUCBA
  • AI & Data Insights: Microsoft
  • Customer Engagement & Relationship: Microsoft
  • Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things: Kennesaw State University
  • Practical Privacy for Products and Services: Madecraft
  • Market Strategy & Targeting: Microsoft

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