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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

    University of Virginia

    Leading the Modern Day Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Ideation, Business Transformation, Product Management, IT Management, Product Development, Technology Strategies, Agile Product Development, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Information Technology Architecture, Thought Leadership, Business Strategy, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Storytelling

    ★ 4.7 (21K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Business English: Marketing and Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Oral Expression, Ideation, Selling Techniques, Marketing Communications, Business Correspondence, Advertising, Promotional Strategies, Discussion Facilitation, Presentations, Consultative Selling, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Product Promotion, Public Speaking, Influencing, Concision, Data Visualization, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.7 (694) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Project Delivery in Business Analysis and Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Business Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Business Process, Risk Analysis, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Solution Delivery, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Business Process Improvement, Project Planning, Business Planning, Quality Control, Quality Monitoring, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development

    ★ 4.8 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Systems, Culture Transformation, Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Thinking, Governance

    ★ 4.6 (956) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Journey Mapping, Customer experience improvement, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Business Research, User Research, Customer Engagement, Market Research, Case Studies, Product Strategy, Innovation, Needs Assessment

    ★ 4.4 (113) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Strategic Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Business Strategies, Customer Analysis, Decision Making, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, New Business Development, Value Propositions

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Dynamics 365 Business Central Development Quick Start

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Microsoft 365, Docker (Software), Cloud Development, Virtual Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software As A Service, Containerization, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Deployment, Serverless Computing, Scalability, Git (Version Control System), Business Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Product Planning, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Team Building, Product Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Design and Product, Product Testing, Marketing Planning, New Business Development, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Business Strategies, Team Motivation, Ideation, Market Opportunities, Market Research, Business Modeling

    ★ 4.6 (706) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Community Development, Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Feasibility Studies, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Risk Mitigation, Community Outreach, Project Finance, Due Diligence, Property Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Market Research

    ★ 4.9 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Sales Enablement, Innovation, and Growth Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Sales Development, Sales Operations, Lead Generation, Sales, Sales Training, Account Strategy, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Prospecting, Global Marketing, Training and Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Automation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Personalized Campaigns, Video Production

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of New Mexico

    International Business I

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Culture, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Intercultural Competence, Business Economics, Cultural Sensitivity, Economics, Business, Financial Market

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Software development

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Development Methodologies, Systems Development, Information Systems, Software Development, Project Management, Information Technology, Program Standards, Maintainability, Version Control, Software Development Tools, Software Documentation, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Leading the Modern Day Business: University of Virginia
  • Business English: Marketing and Sales: Arizona State University
  • Project Delivery in Business Analysis and Capstone Project: Microsoft
  • Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity : Università Bocconi
  • Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Dynamics 365 Business Central Development Quick Start: Packt
  • Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community: University of Michigan
  • Sales Enablement, Innovation, and Growth Hacking: LearnQuest

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