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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement Process, Operations, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement and Optimization, Supply Chain Management, Process Analysis, Wholesaling, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Business Technologies, Statistical Process Controls, Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Sustainable Business, Network Planning And Design, Process Control, Program Management
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Financial Trading, Risk Management, Derivatives, Hedge Accounting, Risk Mitigation, Financial Market, Market Data, Market Liquidity, Market Dynamics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Return On Investment, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Finance, Corporate Tax, Financial Analysis, Equities, Investments, Risk Analysis, Tax
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Campaign Management, Google Ads, Digital Marketing Tools, Prompt Engineering Tools, Market Research, Google Workspace, Email Automation, Marketing Operations, Report Writing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Target Audience, Content Optimization, Marketing Planning, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Storytelling, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Marketing Planning, Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Analysis, Web Presence, Business Ethics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Promotions and Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Target Market, Product Marketing, Advertising, Customer Analysis, Brand Awareness, Target Audience, Market Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management, Financial Data, Strategic Planning, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Financial Acumen, Sales Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Small Business Accounting, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Decision Making, Organizational Strategy, Business Acumen
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating Cost, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Operational Analysis, Business Risk Management, Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Management, Operating Expense, Operational Risk, Income Statement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Overcoming Objections, Price Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Closing (Sales), Sales, Negotiation, Stakeholder Analysis, Sales Strategy, Performance Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, General Sales Practices, Value Propositions, Problem Solving, Communication, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Brand Strategy, Branding, Collaboration, Product Development, Relationship Building, New Business Development, Professional Networking, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Production Planning, Management Accounting, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Inventory Management System, Income Statement, Production Process, Production Management, Financial Statements, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Management, Gross Profit, Corporate Finance, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Communication Planning, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Leadership Development, Resilience, Stakeholder Communications, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Business Continuity Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Contingency Planning, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Dealing With Ambiguity, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Strategies, Risk Management, Change Management, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks