In this course, you will learn how positive spread, healthy cash flows, meeting investor expectations, and sustaining competitive advantage are essential for creating long-term value in any organization. Additionally, you will understand the key factors that influence a company’s value, such as revenue growth, cost efficiency, asset utilization, and capital allocation. You will apply these concepts by analyzing real-world examples and completing practical assessments focused on value creation strategies.



Business Value Creation
This course is part of Financial Management Specialization

Instructor: Joseph Perfetti
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What you'll learn
Identify and explain the Four Cornerstones of Value Creation and their impact on long-term business success.
Review and leverage key value drivers to enhance a company's value.
Analyze and assess value creation strategies through practical, real-world examples.
Skills you'll gain
- Financial Acumen
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Resource Allocation
- Growth Strategies
- Return On Investment
- Business Acumen
- Business Valuation
- Competitive Analysis
- Financial Analysis
- Expectation Management
- Business Metrics
- Operational Efficiency
- Business Strategy
- Performance Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Cost Control
- Cash Flows
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In this module, you will explore how positive spread, healthy cash flows, meeting investor expectations, and sustaining competitive advantage are essential for creating long-term value in any organization.
What's included
2 videos4 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will examine the key factors that influence a company’s value, including revenue growth, cost efficiency, asset utilization, and capital allocation, and how to leverage them effectively.
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2 videos5 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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Every Entrepreneur should start with this Course (Specialisation) by Duke University.
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Very insightful learned alot, everything was well explained.
Reviewed on May 5, 2025
In the course and quiz there is confusion between cost of capital and investment return.
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