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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


  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Lead for Results: From Planning to Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Process Analysis, Goal Setting, Delegation Skills, Performance Measurement, Project Management, Meeting Facilitation, Time Management, Team Performance Management, Goal-Oriented, Project Risk Management, Productivity, Project Schedules, Leadership, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Prioritization, Planning, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development

    4.9 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Professional Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Analysis, Agile Project Management

    4.6 stars, 808 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (808) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI Business School

    Practical AI and prompting for finance professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Sales Enablement, AI Personalization, Sales, AI literacy, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Intelligence, Finance, Ideation, Business Transformation, Innovation

    3.3 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.3 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for HR professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Risk Management, Generative AI Agents, AI literacy, HR Tech, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resources, Digital Transformation

    4.4 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Staying Organized at Work and While Working Remotely

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, File Management, Organizational Skills, Document Management, Calendar Management, Action Oriented, Prioritization, Time Management, Productivity, Multitasking, Planning, Follow Through, Setting Appointments, Telecommuting, Mental Concentration, Stress Management, Scheduling, Organizational Effectiveness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Wine Tasting: Common Wine Faults

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Sensory Systems Analysis, Failure Analysis, Microbiology, Dealing With Ambiguity, Chemistry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Aesthetics, Decision Making, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Failure Analysis, Oral Expression, Cognitive flexibility, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Verbal Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Writing, Physiology, Detail Oriented, Microbiology, Dealing With Ambiguity, Chemistry

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Studying at Japanese Universities

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Adaptability, Student Support and Services, Program Evaluation, Student Engagement, Academic Advising, Culture, Formal Learning, Planning, Multilingualism, Program Development, Education and Training, Project Planning

    4.8 stars, 457 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (457) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Preparation for Job Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Follow Through, Communication, Business Writing

    4.3 stars, 973 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (973) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Build High-Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Teamwork, Employee Coaching, Team Building, Team Collaboration, Crisis Management, Creative Thinking, Talent Recruitment, Team Management, Curiosity, Ideation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    UBITS

    Trabajo colaborativo: cómo mejorar el desempeño en equipo

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
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  • Y

    Yale University

    Connected Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Team Leadership, Productivity, Team Motivation, Team Building, Professional Development, Team Management, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Action Oriented, Visionary, Time Management, Prioritization, Complex Problem Solving, Planning, Emotional Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 793 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (793) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Lead for Results: From Planning to Execution: Harvard Business Review
  • Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking: IBM
  • Practical AI and prompting for finance professionals: AI Business School
  • Introduction to AI for HR professionals: AI Business School
  • Staying Organized at Work and While Working Remotely: Madecraft
  • Wine Tasting: Common Wine Faults: University of California, Davis
  • Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • Studying at Japanese Universities: The University of Tokyo
  • Preparation for Job Interviews: Coursera
  • Build High-Performing Teams: Harvard Business Review

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