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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Launch Your Microsoft 365 Admin Career

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Florida

    Personality Types at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Professional Development, Performance Review, Personal Attributes, Team Building, Employee Performance Management, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Performance Appraisal, People Development, Team Management, People Management, Interviewing Skills, Psychological Evaluations, Writing, Leadership

    4.5 stars, 805 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Assertiveness You can Speak Up for Yourself

    Skills you'll gain: Assertiveness, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Communication, Performing Arts, Composure, Executive Presence, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Personal Development, Habit Formation, Needs Assessment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Presentation Skills for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Composure, Communication, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Target Audience, Leadership, Coaching

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Boost Your Leadership Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Delegation Skills, Employee Coaching, Editing, Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Communication Strategies

    4.8 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (25) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Success

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Personal Integrity, Habit Formation, Culture

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SoFi

    Fundamentals of Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Portfolio Risk, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Risk Appetite, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Investment Management, Financial Planning, General Finance, Equities, Tax, Income Tax, Tax Planning, Derivatives

    4.4 stars, 124 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility

    4.9 stars, 798 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (798) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Mental Concentration, Goal-Oriented, Tenacity, Empowerment, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Action Oriented, Smart Goals, Persistence, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Professional Development, Personal Integrity, Engineering Management, Leadership, Curiosity

    4.8 stars, 135 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (135) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Management Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Data Presentation, Business Consulting, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Generative AI, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Change Management, Lean Six Sigma, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication

    4.7 stars, 5K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Lead with Technology and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Data Literacy, Market Opportunities, Digital Transformation, digital literacy, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Team Motivation, Prioritization

    4.7 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI HR Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, HR Tech, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Professional Development, Policy Development, New Hire Orientations, Communication, Communication Planning, Human Development, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Talent Recruitment, Policy Analysis

    4.8 stars, 8.6K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business development courses

  • Launch Your Microsoft 365 Admin Career: Microsoft
  • Personality Types at Work: University of Florida
  • Assertiveness You can Speak Up for Yourself: Packt
  • Presentation Skills for Beginners: Packt
  • Boost Your Leadership Impact: Harvard Business Review
  • Success: University of Pennsylvania
  • Fundamentals of Investing: SoFi
  • Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself: University of Colorado Boulder
  • IBM Management Consultant: IBM

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