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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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    • S

      Salesforce

      Salesforce Sales Development Representative

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Time Management, Business Writing, Salesforce, Writing, Cold Calling, Sales Prospecting, Growth Mindedness, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Sales Enablement, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Communication

      Build toward a degree

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      552 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Small Business Marketing Using YouTube

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Video Production, Social Media Marketing, Business Marketing, Marketing Channel, Customer Engagement, Gmail, Target Audience, Content Creation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business Foundations: Organizations, Planning, Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Business Planning, Resource Management, Business Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Change, Financial Statements, Budgeting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Productivity, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Gmail, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, HubSpot CRM, Business Process Automation, Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Data Integration, Automation, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Google Docs, Workflow Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • H

      HEC Paris

      Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creativity, B2B Sales, Sales, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Development, Self-Awareness, Global Marketing, Human Resources, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Analysis, Cash Management, Recruitment, Team Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google

      Agile Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Employee Coaching, Team Management, Prioritization, Professional Networking, Estimation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      Emory University

      Introduction to Management Consulting

      Skills you'll gain: Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Consultative Approaches, Business Management, Analysis, Client Services, Business Strategies, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Ideation, Financial Analysis, Operational Analysis, Marketing, Human Resources

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google

      Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Google Ads, Online Advertising, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Persona Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Customer Acquisition Management, Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Lead Generation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • G

      Google

      Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Data Storytelling, Requirements Analysis, Project Scoping, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications, Quality Management, Interviewing Skills, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Artificial Intelligence in Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Network Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      287 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Salesforce Sales Development Representative: Salesforce
    • Small Business Marketing Using YouTube: Coursera Project Network
    • Business Foundations: Organizations, Planning, Finance: Coursera Instructor Network
    • ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery: Vanderbilt University
    • Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit: HEC Paris
    • Agile Project Management: Google
    • Introduction to Management Consulting: Emory University
    • Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action: University of California, Irvine
    • Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing: Google
    • Getting Started with Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network

    Skills you can learn in Entrepreneurship

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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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