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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


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    IBM

    Generative AI for Product Owners

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Risking, Google Gemini, Product Management, LLM Application, AI literacy, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Product Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Image Quality, Machine Learning, Data Synthesis

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Generative AI Fundamentals for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Google Gemini, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, AI literacy, LLM Application, Gemini, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Deepseek, Productivity, Automation, Business Operations

    4.8 stars, 111 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IBM

    Generative AI for Customer Support

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Standard Operating Procedure, ChatGPT, Customer Support, LLM Application, AI literacy, Product Support, Customer Service, Procedure Development, Model Evaluation, Customer Analysis, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Integrations, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Machine Learning

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Gmail, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, HubSpot CRM, Email Marketing, Google Sheets, Automation

    4.8 stars, 8.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Foundations of marketing analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Business Marketing, Advanced Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Business Analytics, Statistical Programming, Customer Insights, R Programming, R (Software), Customer Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software, Target Market, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods

    4.6 stars, 762 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (762) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Planning, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Brainstorming, Time Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Creativity, Learning Strategies

    4.8 stars, 374 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Peer Review, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Planning, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Job Analysis, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, Personal Development, Dashboard, Competitive Analysis, Goal Setting

    4.1 stars, 226 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (226) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Platform, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Microsoft 365, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Dashboard, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Data Integration, Presentations, Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 7.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (7.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Sit Less, Get Active

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Community Health, Patient Education and Support, Health Education, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Habit Formation, Health Assessment, Motivational Skills, Occupational Health, Chronic Diseases, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.6 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Strategic Career Self-Management

    Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Branding, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Dashboard, Portfolio Management, Goal Setting

    4.5 stars, 304 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (304) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Meta Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Paid media, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing Effectiveness, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Analytics, Instagram, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Brand Management

    4.8 stars, 23K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (23K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Generative AI for Product Owners: IBM
  • Generative AI Fundamentals for Everyone: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Generative AI for Customer Support: IBM
  • ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery: Vanderbilt University
  • Foundations of marketing analytics: ESSEC Business School
  • Writing and Editing: Drafting: University of Michigan
  • How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
  • Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform: Microsoft
  • Sit Less, Get Active: The University of Edinburgh
  • Editing Table of Content and Layouts in Microsoft Word: Coursera

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