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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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    • Status: AI skills
      AI skills
      M

      Meta

      Meta Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Analytics, Bayesian Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Marketing Effectiveness, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Data Collection, Marketing, Interviewing Skills

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • A

      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Cloud Technology Consultant

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Professional Networking, IT Automation, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Extract, Transform, Load, DevOps, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, Cloud Infrastructure, Web Applications, Leadership Development

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.6K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Supply Chain Logistics

      Skills you'll gain: Warehouse Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Logistics, Transportation Operations, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Operating Cost

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Storytelling, Power BI, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Excel Macros, Infographics, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Software, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Microsoft Power Platform

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      English for Effective Business Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Writing and Editing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, English Language, Grammar, Language Competency, Target Audience, Vocabulary

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      452 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Resource Allocation, Customer Insights, Predictive Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour, Return On Investment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Campus BBVA

      Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Business Intelligence, Statistical Methods, Data Management, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Big Data

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • H

      HRCI

      HRCI Human Resource Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Recruitment, Employee Training, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Compensation Management, Performance Appraisal, Job Evaluation, Developing Training Materials, Compensation Strategy, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Structure, Occupational Safety And Health, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Management, Business Risk Management

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Portfolio Management, Consumer Lending, Return On Investment, Blockchain, Cryptography, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Digital Assets, Financial Services, Payment Processing, Investments, Lending and Underwriting, Investment Management, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Risk Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Market, Market Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Speaking, English Language, Vocabulary, Business Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Professionalism, Active Listening, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      I

      IBM

      IBM Systems Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Analysis, Risk Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Information Technology, Dashboard, Business Systems Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Network Troubleshooting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.4K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Markov Model, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Meta Marketing Analytics: Meta
    • AWS Cloud Technology Consultant: Amazon Web Services
    • Supply Chain Logistics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization: Macquarie University
    • English for Effective Business Writing: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Marketing Analytics: University of Virginia
    • Business Analytics: Campus BBVA
    • HRCI Human Resource Associate: HRCI
    • Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology: University of Pennsylvania
    • Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone: Georgia Institute of Technology

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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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