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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Purpose-Driven Leadership for Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Visionary, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Business Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Development, Organizational Change, Team Motivation, Case Studies

    ★ 4.6 (68) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Spring Framework, Cloud Development, Spring Boot, Database Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Databases, Database Development, Database Systems, Software Architecture, Application Frameworks, Application Performance Management, Service Oriented Architecture, Application Deployment, Configuration Management

    ★ 4.3 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Develop Generative AI Applications: Get Started

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, AI Integrations, Model Evaluation, Flask (Web Framework), Agentic systems, Software Development

    ★ 4.6 (529) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Google Digital Customer Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Point of Sale, Customer Relationship Building, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Brand Loyalty, Driving engagement, Customer Retention, Order Delivery, Social Media Management, Social Media Analytics, Drive Engagement, Social Media Content, Target Market, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Digital Media Strategy, E-Commerce, Marketing Planning, Digital Marketing

    ★ 4.9 (49) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    CompTIA DataSys+ Study Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Disaster Recovery, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Operational Databases, Data Maintenance, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Design, Data Management, Business Continuity Planning, Database Software, Database Theory, Transaction Processing, Data Governance, Data Security, SQL, Business Continuity

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create an Infographic in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Visual Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles

    ★ 4.6 (201) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Peer Review, Strategic Planning, Performance Measurement, Performance Review, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Analysis, Resource Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Fundraising, Resource Allocation, Case Studies, Leadership, Team Leadership, Analysis, Risk Management, Due Diligence

    ★ 4.5 (78) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    AI Mindfulness: Focus, Guide, Analyze

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, AI literacy, Self-Awareness, AI Personalization, Mental Concentration, Personal Development, Data Analysis, Tactfulness, AI Workflows, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Habit Formation, Goal Setting, Persona Development, Generative AI, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, General Networking, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Application Security, Computational Thinking, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Program Development, Applied Mathematics, Computer Programming, General Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.2 (1.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    HubSpot Academy

    Strategic Customer Relationship Management & Sales Technique

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Sales Enablement, Data Visualization, Sales Presentations, Sales Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Persona Development, HubSpot CRM, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales Development, Lead Generation, Employee Onboarding, Sales Operations, Sales, Dashboard, Customer Success Management, Business Reporting, Content Marketing

    ★ 3.7 (21) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Fundamentals of Credit Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Lending and Underwriting, Commercial Lending, Risk Analysis, Analysis, Balance Sheet, Business Metrics, Securities (Finance), Corporate Finance, Risk Management

    ★ 4.5 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Unleashing the Impact of your Social Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Marketing Communications, Sustainable Development, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Communication Strategies, Marketing and Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Communications, Innovation, Franchising

    ★ 4.6 (80) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Purpose-Driven Leadership for Strategy and Innovation: Duke University
  • Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Develop Generative AI Applications: Get Started: IBM
  • Google Digital Customer Engagement: Google
  • CompTIA DataSys+ Study Guide: John Wiley & Sons
  • Create an Infographic in Canva: Coursera
  • The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process: University at Buffalo
  • AI Mindfulness: Focus, Guide, Analyze: Coursera
  • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: University of London
  • Strategic Customer Relationship Management & Sales Technique: HubSpot Academy

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