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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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      Microsoft

      Project Delivery in Business Analysis and Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Management, Scrum (Software Development), Business Analysis, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Business Process Improvement, Project Planning, Quality Control, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

      4.8
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Discussion Facilitation, Non-Verbal Communication, Oral Comprehension, Communication, English Language, Active Listening, Social Skills, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Planning, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Stress Management, Organizational Skills, Detail Oriented, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Blockchain, FinTech, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Excel Formulas, Market Data, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Risk Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Analysis, Equities, Probability Distribution, Investments, Cryptographic Protocols, Private Equity, Financial Regulation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IE Business School

      Pricing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Strategic Marketing, Product Strategy, Revenue Management, Market Dynamics, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Business Marketing, Customer Analysis, Cost Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Customer Insights, Market Research, Competitive Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Online Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Customer Engagement, Business Marketing, Target Audience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Cape Town

      Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Social Justice, Systems Thinking, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Empathy, Resilience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Leading transformations: Manage change

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Process Management, Influencing, Leadership, Adaptability, Innovation, Resource Management, Gap Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Resilience, Creative Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SoFi

      The Fundamentals of Personal Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Insurance, Goal Setting, Investments, Budgeting, Tax, Mortgage Loans, Financial Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Loans, Risk Analysis, Asset Protection, Income Tax, Risk Appetite, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Safety and Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      361 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      HEC Paris

      Investment Management in an Evolving and Volatile World by HEC Paris and AXA Investment Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Investments, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Finance, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Performance Analysis, Risk Analysis, Microsoft Excel

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      780 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Pivot Tables And Charts, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Sheets, Business Analytics, Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Loans, Cash Flows

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI For Everyone (すべての人のためのAIリテラシー講座)

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Management, Project Management, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      285 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management

      Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Materials Management, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Policy, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Strategies, Industrial Design, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Project Delivery in Business Analysis and Capstone Project: Microsoft
    • Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening: University of California, Irvine
    • Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation: Duke University
    • Pricing Strategy: IE Business School
    • Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing: Coursera Project Network
    • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
    • Leading transformations: Manage change: Macquarie University
    • The Fundamentals of Personal Finance: SoFi
    • Investment Management in an Evolving and Volatile World by HEC Paris and AXA Investment Managers: HEC Paris
    • A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass: Illinois Tech

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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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