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Business Development Courses

Business development courses can help you learn negotiation strategies, market analysis techniques, customer relationship management, and sales funnel optimization. You can build skills in networking, strategic planning, and identifying growth opportunities. Many courses introduce tools like CRM software, data analytics platforms, and project management applications, showing how these skills are applied to drive business success and enhance client engagement.


Popular Business Development Courses and Certifications


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    University of Michigan

    Good with Words: Writing and Editing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Organizational Skills, Proofreading, Storytelling, Productivity, Time Management, Literacy, Detail Oriented, Planning, Brainstorming, Content Creation, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Overcoming Obstacles, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Professional Development

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    University of Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for marketing professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Business Risk Management, Marketing, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, MarTech, Digital Transformation, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Theology for Personal Spiritual Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Trustworthiness, Personal Integrity, Compassion, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Optimism, Aesthetics, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Art History, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching, Community Development, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Music, Leadership

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    ChatGPT for Work & Career Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Market Research, Presentations, Business Correspondence, Risk Analysis, Business Writing, Productivity, Prioritization, Technical Writing, Content Creation, Administrative Support, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Technical Documentation, Excel Formulas, Interviewing Skills, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Professional Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Analysis, Agile Project Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis - Skills for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Management, Financial Data, Budgeting, Finance, Accounting, Business Valuation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI Business School

    Practical AI and prompting for sales professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Ideation, LLM Application, Innovation, Automation, Digital Transformation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Reclaim Your Attention: Values-Aligned Media Consumption

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Mental Concentration, Personal Development, Compassion, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Creativity, Resilience, Cognitive flexibility, Adaptability, Productivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Preparation for Job Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Oral Expression, Follow Through, Communication, Business Writing

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    AI Business School

    AI agents and creator tools for customer care professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Productivity, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, ChatGPT, Customer Service, Business Process Automation, Digital Transformation, Prompt Engineering, Automation, Application Development, Operational Efficiency, Responsible AI, Innovation, Risk Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Success

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Strong Work Ethic, Cultural Diversity

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Good with Words: Writing and Editing: University of Michigan
  • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
  • Introduction to AI for marketing professionals: AI Business School
  • Theology for Personal Spiritual Growth: Duke University
  • ChatGPT for Work & Career Productivity: LearnKartS
  • Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking: IBM
  • Financial Analysis - Skills for Success: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Practical AI and prompting for sales professionals: AI Business School
  • Reclaim Your Attention: Values-Aligned Media Consumption: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Preparation for Job Interviews: Coursera

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