A business plan is like a road map that helps you clearly see the opportunities and obstacles you'll inevitably face as you pursue your business idea. With a well-prepared plan, you stand a better chance of getting the support you need to succeed. In this course, you'll learn about what a business plan is, its main ingredients, and the steps you need to take to develop it. You'll also learn how to carry out an internal analysis and about the key elements examined in any external and SWOT analyses. Finally, you'll learn about activities that help coordinate the implementation of business plans, including developing action plans and determining how the implementation should be measured, monitored, and assessed.
Course topics include:
Fundamentals of Business Planning
Thinking Strategically and Managing Risk
Strategic Risk-taking
The Quality Management of Data
Big Data Basics