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.

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Design Research, User Research, Journey Mapping, Culture Transformation, Qualitative Research, Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Process Management, Human Centered Design, Solution Design, Design Strategies, Organizational Development, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Change, User Experience, Innovation, Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Mergers & Acquisitions, Stakeholder Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategy, Business Management, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Business, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, Portfolio Management
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Driving engagement, Communication, Program Evaluation, Personal Development, Data Visualization, Constructive Feedback
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Compensation Strategy, Training Programs, Compensation Management, Employee Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Employee Training, Workforce Development, Talent Recruitment, Performance Appraisal, Compensation Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Drive Engagement, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Performance Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Planning, Human Resources, Performance Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, New Hire Orientations, People Analytics, Talent Sourcing, Interviewing Skills, Diversity and Inclusion
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Mergers & Acquisitions, Consolidation, Financial Reporting, Business Valuation, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Partnership Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Franchising, Financial Analysis, Business Reporting, Case Studies, Compliance Reporting, Contract Accounting, Financial Statements, Technical Accounting, Decision Making, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Statements, Product Design, Financial Statement Analysis, User Experience Design, Team Leadership, Prototyping, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Innovation, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Ideation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Cash Management, Financial Data, Management Accounting, Finance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Metrics, Analysis, Business Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Professionalism
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Canva (Software), Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Branding, Content Scheduling, Logo Design, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Email Marketing, Data Presentation, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Content Creation, Marketing Analytics
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Client Services, Oral Expression, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Customer Relationship Building, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Customer and Client Support, Consultative Approaches, Operational Risk, Risk Management Framework, Compliance Management, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Regulatory Compliance, Bank Regulations, Banking, Customer experience improvement, Banking Services
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Training, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resource Strategy, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Human Resources, Intercultural Competence, Disabilities, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Human Resource Policies, Communication Strategies, Discussion Facilitation, Vulnerability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks