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.

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Trend Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Balance Sheet, Benchmarking, Performance Analysis, Business Metrics, Income Statement, Working Capital, Performance Measurement, Corporate Finance, Lending and Underwriting, Asset Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, HR Tech, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Validation, Business Reporting, Change Management, Peer Review, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Program Management, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Software Development, Communication Planning, Scheduling, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Procurement, Solution Delivery, Cost Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Agile Product Development, Project Portfolio Management, Strategic Leadership, Communication, Risk Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, digital literacy, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Human Development, World History, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Sociology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Selling Techniques, Solution Selling, Sales, Concision, Marketing Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Reconciliation, Income Statement, Accounting, Excel Formulas, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Spreadsheet Software, Auditing, Verification And Validation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Consolidation, International Financial Reporting Standards, Franchising, Financial Reporting, Case Studies, Decision Making, Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, Financial Statements
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Loans, Payment Processing and Collection, Ledgers (Accounting), Equities, Property Accounting, Tax
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Equities, Financial Market, Financial Systems, Securities (Finance), Wealth Management, Investments, Financial Services, Market Intelligence, Cash Management, Asset Management, Financial Planning, Product Knowledge
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Cost Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Estimation, Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Communications, Change Control, Project Controls, Cost Control, Scope Management, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Stakeholder Analysis, Budget Management, Project Management, Project Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Planning, Delegation Skills, Resource Management, Calendar Management, Expectation Management, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Accident Prevention, Prioritization, Overcoming Obstacles, Goal Setting, Disaster Recovery, Sales
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Marketing Communications, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Driving engagement, Social Media Analytics, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Awareness, Influencing, Marketing Analytics, Presentations, Digital Marketing Tools, Target Audience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months