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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 Pennsylvania

    Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Return On Investment, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Finance, Regression Analysis, Financial Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Income Statement, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Finance

    4.5 stars, 17K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (17K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Digital Media Strategy, Performance Metric, Search Engine Marketing, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Search Engine Optimization, Branding, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Customer Engagement, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, E-Commerce, Email Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Performance marketing

    4.8 stars, 32K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (32K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Ethics, Culture, and Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Global Marketing, Branding, Brand Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Intercultural Competence, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 260 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hospitality Management, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Communications, Forecasting, Budgeting, Demand Generation, Asset Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Revenue Forecasting, Demand Planning, Financial Forecasting, Hotels and Accommodations, Target Market, Customer Demand Planning, Hotel Operations, Marketing Channel

    4.6 stars, 2.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    How to Create Video for Online Courses

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Videography, Post-Production, Video Editing, Course Development, Storyboarding, Media Production, Cinematography, Developing Training Materials, Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Editing

    4.7 stars, 239 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (239) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Digital Advertising, Email Automation, Email Marketing, ChatGPT, Content Performance Analysis, Data Ethics, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Personalized Campaigns, Marketing Automation, Content Optimization, Digital Marketing Tools, AI Personalization, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Liderazgo Instruccional: Perspectiva Global y Prácticas Locales

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Pedagogy, Team Collaboration, Systems Thinking

    4.8 stars, 748 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (748) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Trabajar para ser feliz

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Positivity, Personal Development, Family Support, Empowerment, Adaptability, Sustainable Business, Business Ethics

    4.8 stars, 680 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts: University of Pennsylvania
  • Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce: Google
  • Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
  • Ethics, Culture, and Global Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Fundamentals of Investing: SoFi
  • Lead with Technology and AI: Harvard Business Review
  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Management: ESSEC Business School
  • How to Create Video for Online Courses: The University of Edinburgh
  • Generative AI for Digital Marketing: IBM

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