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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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    Sage Publications

    Destructive Leadership in the Workplace and Its Consequences

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Initiative and Leadership, Business Ethics, Culture Transformation, Disciplinary Procedures, Supervision, Employee Relations, Accountability Frameworks, Employee Engagement, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Stress Management, Team Management, Change Management, Mediation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Sage Publications

    Strategic Global Human Resource Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Change, Business Ethics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Relations, Drive Engagement, Intercultural Competence, Human Relations Movement, Cultural Diversity, Employee Surveys, Labor Relations, Change Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Operational and Liquidity Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Operational Risk, Data Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Quality, Risk Modeling, Data Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Operational Analysis, Capital Markets, Risk Management Framework, Financial Systems, Governance, Risk Management, Financial Trading, Banking, Quality Management, Finance, Planning, Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Maximizing Facebook: Marketplace & Features

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Event Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Shared Media, Event Management, Content Scheduling, Content Strategy, Drive Engagement, Public Affairs, General Sales Practices, Content Creation, Selling Techniques, Online Advertising, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    AI Evaluation and Investment Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), AI Product Strategy, Microsoft Copilot, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Return On Investment, Cost Benefit Analysis, AI Security, Business Priorities, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Modeling, Governance, Data Governance, Executive Presence, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Risk Analysis, Operating Cost, Decision Making, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Risk Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Financial Performance & Short-Term Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Cash Management, Financial Forecasting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Forecasting, Budgeting, Budget Management, Business Metrics, Financial Management, Operating Budget, Forecasting, Financial Planning, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Return On Investment, Working Capital

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    What is Entrepreneurship?

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, New Business Development, Social Impact, Business, Economic Development, Personal Attributes

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Managing Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Team Management, Analytical Skills, Presentations, Team Leadership, People Management, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Communication, Model Evaluation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Journey Optimization and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Data Storytelling, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Data Presentation, Power BI, Upselling, Marketing Automation, Dashboard Creation, Personalized Campaigns, Sales Pipelines, Microsoft Copilot, Management Reporting, Business Process Automation, Performance Reporting, Return On Investment, Customer Analysis, Prospecting and Qualification, Report Writing, Customer Insights, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Arizona

    Customer-Focused Entrepreneurship: Culture, Teams & Lock-On

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Service, Brand Loyalty, Employee Engagement, Customer Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Customer experience improvement, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Customer Insights, Drive Engagement, Performance Improvement, Service Management, Value Propositions, Service Improvement, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Active Listening

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Personal Branding for Beginners: Create Your Website

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Portfolio Management, Web Presence, Branding, Web Content, Professional Networking, Digital Brand Strategy, Web Design and Development, Content Management Systems, Personal Development, Layout Design, Usability Testing, Goal Setting, User Experience, Graphic and Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Valuation Techniques for Special Situations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Income Statement, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Investment Banking, Financial Data, Revenue Management, Microsoft Excel, Operational Analysis, Corporate Finance, Finance, Investments, Risk Modeling, Analysis, Consolidation, Banking, Decision Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Destructive Leadership in the Workplace and Its Consequences: Sage Publications
  • Strategic Global Human Resource Management: Sage Publications
  • Operational and Liquidity Risk Management: EDUCBA
  • Maximizing Facebook: Marketplace & Features: John Wiley & Sons
  • AI Evaluation and Investment Decisions: Microsoft
  • Financial Performance & Short-Term Planning: Pearson
  • What is Entrepreneurship?: Pearson
  • Managing Data Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Journey Optimization and Automation: Microsoft
  • Customer-Focused Entrepreneurship: Culture, Teams & Lock-On: University of Arizona

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