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    Master business plan creation for startups and established businesses. Learn to develop comprehensive plans that outline business goals, strategies, and financial projections.

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      Rice University

      Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Statistics, Business Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Analytical Skills, Technical Communication, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      437 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Business Writing, Communication, Writing, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Storytelling

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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Open University

      Sustainable Business Strategy for Future Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Modeling, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Critical Thinking, Innovation, Business Systems Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Business Valuation, Business Strategies, Value Propositions, Process Mapping, Stakeholder Management, Design Thinking, Business Ethics, Business Architecture, Problem Solving

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Digital Business - Understand the digital world

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Entrepreneurship, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Business Technologies, Innovation, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Market Dynamics, Network Model, Product Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Market your new business with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Branding, Marketing, Advertising, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation

      Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Operational Analysis, Transportation Operations, Analytics, Business Operations, Risk Analysis, Process Optimization, Statistical Methods, Business Modeling, Logistics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Business English: Marketing and Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Selling Techniques, Marketing Communications, Business Correspondence, Advertising, Business Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Presentations, Consultative Selling, Persuasive Communication, Employee Surveys, Product Promotion, Communication Strategies, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      684 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Copyright Law in the Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Music, Legal Proceedings, Musical Composition, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      699 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      English for Effective Business Communications

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Marketing, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources, People Management, Office Management, Leadership and Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Marketing Management, Business Communication, Recruitment, Business Writing, Grammar, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Business Operations Support in Google Sheets

      Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Business Operations, Resource Allocation, Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Project Controls, Workflow Management, Data Management, Data Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      197 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Meta

      WhatsApp Business Platform for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Monitoring, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Services, Customer Communications Management, Account Management, Business Communication, Data Migration

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      European Business Law: Competing in Europe

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Compliance Management, Business Strategy, Commercial Laws, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advocacy, Brand Strategy, Procurement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      300 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone: Rice University
    • Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Sustainable Business Strategy for Future Leaders: The Open University
    • Digital Business - Understand the digital world: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • Market your new business with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation: Johns Hopkins University
    • Business English: Marketing and Sales: Arizona State University
    • Copyright Law in the Music Business: Berklee
    • English for Effective Business Communications: University of California, Irvine
    • Business Operations Support in Google Sheets: Coursera Project Network

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