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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


  • I

    IBM

    IBM IT Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management, Team Motivation, Software Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Information Technology, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication

    4.7 stars, 11K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI Business School

    AI agents and creator tools for sales professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Productivity, No-Code Development, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Business Process Automation, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Business Technologies, Digital Transformation, Application Development, Operational Efficiency, Ideation, Process Optimization

    4.7 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Peer Review, Motivational Skills, Performing Arts, Writing and Editing, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Empathy

    4.7 stars, 207 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Set and Implement Goals

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Goal Setting, Performance Measurement, Team Performance Management, Goal-Oriented, Smart Goals, Performance Metric, Performance Management, Performance Improvement, Employee Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Priorities, Prioritization, Organizational Strategy

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Leadership: Cross-Cultural Management & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Collaboration, Corporate Strategy, Teamwork, Team Leadership, World History, Negotiation, Branding, Economics, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Brand Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis, Political Sciences, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Market Dynamics, Decision Making, Business Management, Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Uncover Your Transferable Skills with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Professional Development, Google Gemini, AI literacy, Value Propositions, Adaptability, Writing

    4.6 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SoFi

    Introduction to Personal Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Cash Flows, Budgeting, Smart Goals, Tax, Cash Management, Budget Management, Financial Planning, Tax Planning, Financial Analysis, Income Tax, General Finance, Credit Risk, Expense Management, Balance Sheet, Decision Making, Self-Awareness

    4.6 stars, 248 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I
    S

    Multiple educators

    Generative AI for Growth Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, MarTech, Strategic Marketing, AI Enablement, LLM Application, AI literacy, Email Automation, Driving engagement, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Content Creation, Image Quality, Machine Learning, Data Synthesis, Image Analysis

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Imperial College London

    Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, AI powered creativity, Problem Solving, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Cognitive flexibility, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Decision Making, Analysis

    4.8 stars, 923 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills, Writing, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Business Writing, Communication

    4.5 stars, 133 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Editing Table of Content and Layouts in Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Technical Documentation, Document Management, Business Writing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Management, Business Communication, Business Development

    4.5 stars, 62 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Drive Innovation and Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Innovation, Open Mindset, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Proactivity, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Growth Strategies, Critical Thinking, New Product Development, Process Development, Program Implementation, Decision Making, Growth Mindedness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • IBM IT Project Manager: IBM
  • AI agents and creator tools for sales professionals: AI Business School
  • Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches: University of Washington
  • Set and Implement Goals: Harvard Business Review
  • Global Leadership: Cross-Cultural Management & Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Uncover Your Transferable Skills with AI: Google
  • Introduction to Personal Finance: SoFi
  • Generative AI for Growth Marketing: IBM
  • Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership: Imperial College London
  • Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews: Coursera

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