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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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    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Management Graduate Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Supplier Management, Project Schedules, Sustainability Reporting, Project Closure, Goal Setting, Engineering Management, Financial Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Estimation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Agile Project Management, Self-Awareness, Capital Budgeting, Personal Development, Project Risk Management, Cost Management

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      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Engineering in Engineering Management

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, User Story, Real-Time Operating Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), New Product Development, Delegation Skills, Failure Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Supplier Management, Sustainability Reporting, Accountability, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Statistical Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Goal Setting, Generative AI, Process Capability

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Strategy, Planning & Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Compliance Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Return On Investment, NIST 800-53, Risk Management, Auditing, Stakeholder Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Azure Data Engineering: Cosmos DB, SQL & Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Transact-SQL, Data Storage, Data Architecture, Performance Tuning, Query Languages, SQL, NoSQL, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Processing, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Compensation: Smarter Pay Equity Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, People Analytics, Generative AI, Workforce Planning, ChatGPT, Job Evaluation, Business Ethics, Predictive Analytics, Prompt Engineering, Human Resources, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resource Strategy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Master of Science in Information Systems

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      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      SD-WAN: Optimizing Network Performance & Security

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Network Routing, Encryption, Real Time Data

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Indexing, Performance Optimization & Functions in SQL Server

      Skills you'll gain:

      Beginner · Course

    • Status: New
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      ServiceNow Basics: IT Automation & AI-Powered Workflows

      Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, IT Automation, Workflow Management, IT Service Management, Digital Transformation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Service Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Predictive Modeling, Incident Management, Change Management, Performance Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Security, Maintenance & Integration with BI Tools

      Skills you'll gain:

      Beginner · Course

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Microsoft SQL Server

      Skills you'll gain:

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Maestría en Gerencia de la Ingeniería

      Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, Engineering Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Modeling, Project Management, Prototyping, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Feasibility Studies, Team Oriented, Value Propositions, Financial Statements, Product Management, Systems Thinking, Asset Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Corporate Sustainability, Operations Research

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

    • Engineering Management Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Master of Engineering in Engineering Management: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cyber Strategy, Planning & Compliance: Macquarie University
    • Azure Data Engineering: Cosmos DB, SQL & Analytics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • GenAI for Compensation: Smarter Pay Equity Analysis: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Master of Science in Information Systems: Northeastern University
    • SD-WAN: Optimizing Network Performance & Security: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Indexing, Performance Optimization & Functions in SQL Server: Microsoft
    • ServiceNow Basics: IT Automation & AI-Powered Workflows: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Security, Maintenance & Integration with BI Tools: Microsoft

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Business Plan

    A business plan is a document in which you write out the goals for your business, the steps you'll take to achieve those goals, and the timeframe in which you want to achieve them. You can use a business plan both as an aspirational document to motivate you to perform well in your business and as a tool to attract investors to your business venture. Your business plan may also include strategies for the marketing and promotion of your business. If you consult your business plan regularly, you'll be able to find incentives and encouragement to help you reach the goals you set.‎

    When you write a business plan, it can serve as a blueprint for developing and growing your business. Your business plan serves as a means of accountability to yourself for the business you seek to start. The goals you set in your business plan, along with the steps and timeframe you map out for reaching those goals, will be your prime motivator for success. When you've written your business plan well, it can help you reach your goals more effectively and efficiently. You can also use your business plan as a way to attract investors. Lenders are more likely to fund your business if you're able to show them a workable plan.‎

    Online courses on Coursera can help you write an effective business plan by showing you both the fundamentals and practical applications of business plan development. The suite of online courses on Coursera can show you the basics of entrepreneurship, or you can study deeper topics like social media for startups, business for entrepreneurs in creative fields, and how to seek international financing for your business. Think of online courses on Coursera as a source of knowledge that can help you achieve success as a business owner.‎

    Online Business Plan courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your existing knowledge or learn new Business Plan skills. With a wide range of Business Plan classes, you can conveniently learn at your own pace to advance your Business Plan career skills.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Business Plan, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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