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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


  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Smart Goals, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Communication, General Networking, Events and Conferences, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    New Manager’s Playbook

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Team Management, Budgeting, Teamwork, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Team Motivation, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Relationship Management, Stress Management, Professional Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Development, Financial Management, Financial Planning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    AI Business School

    AI for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Personalized Campaigns, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Generative AI, No-Code Development, Responsible AI, Risk Management, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, AI literacy, AI Enablement, LLM Application, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Ideation, Innovation, Productivity

    ★ 4.2 (21) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson International Higher Education

    MyCredskills Pensamiento Crítico para estudiantes.

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Needs Assessment, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    How to Improve Your Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning, Independent Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Social Skills, Active Listening, Analytical Skills, Honesty, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Creative Thinking, Persuasive Communication, Problem Solving, Research, Decision Making, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Peer Review, Analytical Skills, Oral Expression, Detail Oriented, Decision Making, Writing, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.7 (544) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    Get More Done in Less Time

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Prioritization, Time Management, Goal Setting, Action Oriented, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, Strategic Prioritization, Self-Motivation, Mental Concentration, Scheduling, Follow Through, Motivational Skills, Habit Formation, Decision Making, Compassion

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Productivity Simplified: Achieve Goals With Minimal Effort

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Goal Setting, Productivity, Strategic Prioritization, Time Management, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, Planning, Brainstorming, Scheduling, Habit Formation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Identifying Transferable Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Intercultural Competence, Professional Development, Leadership, Leadership Development, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Diversity Awareness, Planning, Personal Development, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Professional Resume using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Content Optimization, Business Writing, Recruitment, Data Visualization

    ★ 4.5 (937) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google

    Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Paid media, Social Media Management, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, Client Services, Campaign Management, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Marketing, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    ★ 4.8 (50K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Skills
    Job Skills
  • G

    Google

    Accelerate Your Job Search with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Communication, Google Gemini, Professional Development, Oral Expression, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Brand Strategy, Value Propositions, LLM Application, Follow Through, Rapport Building, Business Writing, Writing and Editing, Planning, Google Sheets, Generative AI, Personal Attributes

    ★ 4.7 (108) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Networking: University of Minnesota
  • New Manager’s Playbook: Harvard Business Review
  • AI for Marketing: AI Business School
  • MyCredskills Pensamiento Crítico para estudiantes.: Pearson International Higher Education
  • How to Improve Your Thinking: Madecraft
  • Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • Get More Done in Less Time: Madecraft
  • Productivity Simplified: Achieve Goals With Minimal Effort: Skillshare
  • Identifying Transferable Skills: University of Minnesota
  • Build a Professional Resume using Canva: Coursera

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