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.

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Child Welfare, Diversity Training, Cultural Responsiveness, Pediatrics, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Family Support, Toileting, Human Development, Mental Health, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Equity, Child Development, Parent Communication, Child Health, Sociology, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health
★ 4.8 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Administrative Support, Sales Process, Customer Service, Office Administration, AI Personalization, Customer experience improvement, Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Process Mapping, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Engagement, File Management, Personalized Service, Customer Relationship Management, Communication, Brainstorming, Process Optimization, Scheduling
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Model Context Protocol, Context Management, Context Engineering, AI Workflows, Integrated Development Environments, AI Integrations, Software Installation, Agentic Workflows, Code Review, System Configuration, Debugging, Generative AI Agents, Web Development Tools, Software Development, User Interface (UI), Web Development
★ 4.4 (169) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Investment Banking, Investment Management, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Analysis, Banking Services, Risk Management, Finance, Securities (Finance), Wealth Management, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Regulations, Financial Trading, Financial Services, Financial Sales, Capital Markets, Return On Investment
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Scheduling, Social Media Content, Competitive Analysis, Calendar Management, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Market Intelligence, Content Development and Management, Target Market, Social Media Marketing, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Business Priorities, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Looker (Software), Content Performance Analysis, Data Visualization, Marketing Automation, Digital Marketing Tools, Customer Insights, Campaign Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Reporting, Performance Reporting, Trend Analysis, Data Validation, Statistical Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Supplier Risk Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supplier Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Procurement, Supply Management, Inventory Management, Document Management, Supplier Performance Management, Vendor Contracts, Purchasing, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Inventory Control Systems, Inventory Control, Strategic Prioritization, Price Negotiation, Data Entry, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Data Management, Marketing Analytics, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Analysis, Relationship Management, Marketing Strategies, Return On Investment, Equities, Predictive Modeling
★ 4.6 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Leadership Studies, Influencing, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Plan Execution, Team Leadership, Performance Improvement, Communication Strategies, Team Collaboration
★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Social Impact, Community and Social Work, Socioeconomics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Student Engagement, Human Development, Interactive Learning, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity
★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Planning, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Content Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Digital Marketing Tools, Pay Per Click Advertising, Competitive Intelligence, Business Metrics, Market Share, Auditing, Gap Analysis, Technical Analysis, Issue Tracking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Social Impact, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.5 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months