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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

    How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Branding, Goal Setting, General Networking, Growth Mindedness, Business

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    University of Michigan

    Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Mindfulness, Mental Health, Decision Making

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Habilidades Gerenciales

    Skills you'll gain: Supervision, Organizational Skills, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Delegation Skills, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Quality Management, Time Management, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Performance Measurement, Creative Problem-Solving, Business Planning, People Management, Brainstorming, Coaching

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI Business School

    AI agents and creator tools for HR professionals

    Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Innovation, Feasibility Studies, Risk Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    University of Florida

    Personality Types at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Performance Review, Team Building, Employee Performance Management, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Team Management, Interviewing Skills, Writing, Leadership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Ethics, Culture, and Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Culture, Global Marketing, Branding, Brand Strategy, Business Management, Corporate Sustainability, Intercultural Competence, Decision Making, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Keyword Research, Peer Review, Action Oriented, Talent Recruitment, Detail Oriented

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    Mixed · 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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    Board Infinity

    Mindfulness at Work: Enhancing Focus and Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Team Building, Collaboration, Resilience, Communication, Productivity, Professional Development, Leadership Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional Success Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Analysis, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Accounting, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Organizational Structure, Culture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others: University of Michigan
  • Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most: University of Michigan
  • Habilidades Gerenciales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • AI agents and creator tools for HR professionals: AI Business School
  • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
  • Personality Types at Work: University of Florida
  • Ethics, Culture, and Global Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
  • Introduction to AI for marketing professionals: AI Business School
  • Mindfulness at Work: Enhancing Focus and Well-Being: Board Infinity

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