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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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    Coursera

    Project Sales: Excel Forecasting Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Business Planning, Excel Formulas, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Revenue Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sales Management, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Financial Modeling, Performance Metric

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Analyze AI to Amplify Brand Success

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Brand Awareness, Digital Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, AI Personalization, Campaign Management, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Intelligence, Brand Management, Customer Insights, AI Enablement, Promotions and Campaigns, Competitive Analysis, ChatGPT, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2021–2024: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Technical Communication, Productivity Software, Graphics Software, Public Speaking, Graphic and Visual Design, Communication, User Interface (UI), Organizational Skills, Professionalism, Productivity

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Costs, Risk, Quality, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Risk Management, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Compliance Management, Budget Management, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Cost Reduction, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Leadership Development, Microsoft Office

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Emprende con creatividad: Ideas innovadoras y exitosas

    Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Visualize & Evaluate Financial Performance Reports

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Reporting, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Financial Reporting, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Performance Analysis, Case Studies, User Feedback, Usability Testing, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Engagement, Content, and Conversion Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Sales, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, Selling Techniques, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Marketing Automation, Customer Analysis, Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Campaign Management, A/B Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Future of Work: Mastering Human Skills for the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Resilience, AI Enablement, Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, AI Workflows, Innovation, Responsible AI, Emotional Intelligence, Workforce Development, Creative Thinking, Organizational Change, Leadership, Generative AI, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Lease Accounting: Analyze, Classify & Apply Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Lease Contracts, International Financial Reporting Standards, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Asset Management, Cash Flows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Set and Evaluate Winning Marketing KPIs

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Business Metrics, Marketing Analytics, Performance Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Root Cause Analysis, Goal Setting, Gap Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    The 5 Voices: Effectively Communicate with Everyone You Lead

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Building, Leadership, Management Training And Development, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Communication, Empathy, Change Management, Innovation, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Apply Cost Accounting for Managerial Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Variance Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operating Cost, Specialized Accounting, Cost Estimation, Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Business Planning, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Accounting Records, Analysis, Operational Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Resource Allocation, Cost Management, Performance Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Project Sales: Excel Forecasting Functions: Coursera
  • Analyze AI to Amplify Brand Success: Coursera
  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2021–2024: Part 1: Logical Operations
  • Project Management: Costs, Risk, Quality, and Compliance: Logical Operations
  • Emprende con creatividad: Ideas innovadoras y exitosas: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Visualize & Evaluate Financial Performance Reports: Coursera
  • Advanced Engagement, Content, and Conversion Strategies: LearnQuest
  • Future of Work: Mastering Human Skills for the Age of AI: John Wiley & Sons
  • Master Lease Accounting: Analyze, Classify & Apply Standards: EDUCBA
  • Set and Evaluate Winning Marketing KPIs: Coursera

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