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.

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media, Marketing Materials, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, Design, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Brand Loyalty, Customer Retention, Customer Advocacy, Customer Relationship Building, Consultative Approaches, Strategic Partnership, Thought Leadership, B2B Sales, Business Relationship Management, Market Share, Personal Attributes, Consulting, Automation, Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Hydrology, Water Quality, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Sanitation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Quantitative Research, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Mining, Analytics, Statistical Programming, Correlation Analysis, R (Software), Application Programming Interface (API), R Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Dayforce (HCM Software), HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Human Resources, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Compliance Reporting, Human Resources Management and Planning, Payroll, Data Architecture, Human Capital, Workforce Planning, Systems Analysis, Oracle Cloud Applications, Benefits Administration, Business Strategy, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Employee Surveys, Data Sharing, User Feedback, IT Management, User Accounts, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Performance marketing, Product Promotion, Content Marketing, Online Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media, Web Analytics, Blogs, Marketing Analytics, Professional Networking, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Stakeholder Communications, Cost Estimation, Project Management, Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Coordination, Project Controls, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Project Closure, Project Implementation, Requirements Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Schedules, Risk Analysis, Program Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Timelines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Reporting, Contract Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, Franchising
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Business Strategies, Market Analysis, Quality Management, Business Strategy, Marketing Planning, Business Management, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Financial Planning, Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Quality Management Systems, Organizational Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Financial Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Process Control, Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Processes, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Semiconductors, Laboratory Testing, Health Technology, Medical Devices, Electronic Components, Performance Tuning, Network Protocols
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Wholesaling, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Business Development, Sales Strategy, New Business Development, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Operations Management, Operations, Business Modeling, Marketing, Loss Prevention, Asset Protection, Branding
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks