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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 Cape Town

    Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Personal Development, Resilience

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate and Verify Marketing Reports Accurately

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Dashboard, Marketing Automation, Data Integrity, Verification And Validation, Workflow Management, Marketing Analytics, Data Maintenance, Data Quality, Automation, Reconciliation, Data Governance, Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Communications, Performance Metric

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Máximo rendimiento y tecnología en el deporte

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Technical Communication, Probability & Statistics, Web Scraping, Data Import/Export, JSON, Data Integration, Statistical Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Image Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Case Studies, Data Manipulation, AI Enablement, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Unsupervised Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    Beginner Affiliate Marketing: Start Earning On Day 1

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Product Promotion, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Content Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing, Lead Generation, Email Marketing, WordPress, Copywriting, Target Audience

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Prepárate para tu recorrido como PCNE

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Engineering, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Firewall, Kubernetes, Load Balancing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Test Planning

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    Alex Genadinik

    Instagram Marketing: Viral Algorithms Plus Instagram Ads

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Automation, Paid media, Advertising, Content Creation, Target Audience, Drive Engagement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimize Persona-Based Content for Marketing Success

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Persona Development, Content Marketing, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Persona (User Experience), Social Media Content, Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Performance Measurement, Scheduling, Drive Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Return On Investment, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Finance: The Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Finance, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Organizational Structure, Business, Business Management, Leadership and Management

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Master AI for Digital Marketing & Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Keyword Research, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Podcasting, Social Media Content, Email Marketing, Copywriting, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AI-Powered Presentations with Copilot – PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Branding

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    Coursera

    Market Research: Design Impactful Surveys

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Market Research, Customer Insights, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, User Research, Research Methodologies, Market Analysis, Google Analytics, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Conflict Management

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, De-escalation Techniques, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Sensitivity, Active Listening, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Cooperation, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Portfolio Management, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Communication, Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
  • Automate and Verify Marketing Reports Accurately: Coursera
  • Máximo rendimiento y tecnología en el deporte: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Beginner Affiliate Marketing: Start Earning On Day 1: Alex Genadinik
  • Prepárate para tu recorrido como PCNE: Google Cloud
  • Instagram Marketing: Viral Algorithms Plus Instagram Ads: Alex Genadinik
  • Optimize Persona-Based Content for Marketing Success: Coursera
  • Introduction to Finance: The Basics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Master AI for Digital Marketing & Content Creation: LearnKartS
  • AI-Powered Presentations with Copilot – PowerPoint: Packt

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