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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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Popular Business Plan Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Value Chain Management Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Statistical Inference, Strategic Decision-Making

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Science in Management

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Statistical Inference, Strategic Decision-Making

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Diplomado en Analítica de los Negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Model Evaluation, Logistic Regression, Data Mining, Dimensionality Reduction, Plot (Graphics), Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Big Data, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Predictive Modeling, Data Modeling, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Analytical Skills

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    CPA Pathways Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Statistical Inference, Strategic Decision-Making

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of North Texas

    Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Exploratory Data Analysis, Mediation, Model Evaluation, Change Management, Business Writing, Compensation and Benefits, Apache Hadoop, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management, Event Management, Grammar, Social Media Strategy, Business Ethics, Sales Process, Diversity Awareness, Conflict Management, Research, Nutrition and Diet

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • H

    HEC Paris

    Leading Innovation With Creativity University Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Active Listening, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Talent Management, Self-Awareness, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Effectiveness, Creative Problem-Solving, User Research, Intellectual Property, Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Leadership, Ideation, Strategic Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence

    University Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Administración de Empresas Certificado MasterTrack®

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Human Resource Strategy, Human Capital, Leadership and Management, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Leadership, Marketing, Enterprise Resource Planning, Organizational Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Marketing Management, Performance Measurement, Technology Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Business Technologies, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Planning, Brand Strategy, Brand Management

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Management Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Statistical Inference, Strategic Decision-Making

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Graduate Certificate in Taxation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Statistical Inference, Strategic Decision-Making

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Statistical Inference, Strategic Decision-Making

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Bachelor of Science in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Process Design, Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Statistical Analysis, Organizational Change, Process Mapping, Statistical Methods, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Innovation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Training and Development, Virtual Teams, Databases, Cost Accounting, International Finance, Research, Team Management, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • G

    Georgetown University

    Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Vulnerability Assessments, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Design Thinking, Survey Creation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Social Justice, Descriptive Statistics, Environment, Business Ethics, Capital Budgeting, Market Opportunities, Storytelling, Marketing Planning, International Relations, Artificial Intelligence, Policy Development, Political Sciences

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

  • Value Chain Management Graduate Certificate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Master of Science in Management: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Diplomado en Analítica de los Negocios: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • CPA Pathways Graduate Certificate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences: University of North Texas
  • Leading Innovation With Creativity University Certificate: HEC Paris
  • Administración de Empresas Certificado MasterTrack®: Universidad de Palermo
  • Financial Management Graduate Certificate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Graduate Certificate in Taxation: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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