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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


  • U

    Unilever

    Measurement and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Social Media, Campaign Planning, Smart Goals, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Value Propositions

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Product Owner: Communications & Stakeholder Management

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Stakeholder Communications, Virtual Teams, Stakeholder Management, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Software Development, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Communication, Communication Strategies, Collaborative Software, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Product Management, Product Requirements, User Story, Team Oriented

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 1: A Soft Skills Course

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Trustworthiness, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Willingness To Learn, Social Skills, Professional Development, Quick Learning, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership, Open Mindset, Workforce Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to Generative AI - Art of the Possible

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Machine Learning Methods

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    157 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    COBOL Programming with VSCode

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Development Testing, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Development Environment, Middleware, Program Development, z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Mainframe Technologies, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), File I/O, Performance Tuning, Automation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    192 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    القيادة بدون سلطة | Leading without Authority

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Recognizing Others, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Positivity, Leadership Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing Industrial Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, Data Analysis, Debugging, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Based Systems Engineering, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    857 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Leading Technical Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Leadership Studies, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership Development, Leadership, Business Ethics, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Team Building, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Diversity and Inclusion, Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Change Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Your First Python Program From UST

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social : changer d'échelle

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Program Implementation, Sustainable Development, Business Development, Organizational Change, Business Planning, Innovation, Entrepreneurial Finance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Universal Service Desk (USD) for Enterprise IT Services

    Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Service Improvement, Quality Improvement, Service Design, IT Service Management, Customer experience improvement, Self Service Technologies, Call Center Experience, Customer Service, IT Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Intranet, Systems Integration, Operations, Account Management, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Investments, Finance, Financial Market, Simulation and Simulation Software, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Peer Review, Forecasting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Measurement and Analysis: Unilever
  • Product Owner: Communications & Stakeholder Management : SkillUp
  • Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 1: A Soft Skills Course: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Introduction to Generative AI - Art of the Possible: Amazon Web Services
  • COBOL Programming with VSCode: IBM
  • القيادة بدون سلطة | Leading without Authority : Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Developing Industrial Internet of Things: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leading Technical Organizations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Create Your First Python Program From UST: Coursera
  • L'entrepreneuriat social : changer d'échelle : ESSEC Business School

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