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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


  • G

    Google

    From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Paid media, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Digital Media Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Content Scheduling, Driving engagement, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Brand Awareness, Advertising, Brand Management, Marketing Analytics, Branding

    4.8 stars, 4.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    AI Business School

    AI agents and creator tools for marketing professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, No-Code Development, Productivity, AI Enablement, Marketing Automation, Generative AI Agents, MarTech, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Intelligence, Business Process Automation, AI Integrations, Automation, Business Technologies, Innovation

    4.3 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Thought Leadership, Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Open Mindset, Experimentation, Storytelling

    4.7 stars, 9.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (9.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Culture Transformation, Workforce Development, Team Building, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Driving engagement, Resilience, Stress Management

    4.7 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Branding, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Brand Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Planning, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Insights, Brand Loyalty, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Promotional Strategies

    4.8 stars, 13K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Networking Strategies: From Introductions to Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Follow Through, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Business Communication, Rapport Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Community Outreach, Collaboration, General Networking, Business Marketing, Personal Development, Business Relationship Management, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Growth Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción al Aprendizaje Universitario

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Cooperation, Higher Education, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Collaboration, Student Support and Services, Biology, Motivational Skills, Self-Motivation, Needs Assessment, Resourcefulness

    4.5 stars, 589 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Constructive Feedback, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Talent Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Management Training And Development, Human Resource Policies, Performance Measurement

    4.8 stars, 16K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (16K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Financial Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Risk Modeling, Business Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Probability Distribution, Analysis, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software

    4.2 stars, 3.9K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (3.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Harvard Business School Online

    Introduction to Dynamic Teaming

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Management, Safety Culture, Team Building, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, Team Performance Management, Organizational Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Organizational Development, Team Oriented, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Leadership, Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Overcome Procrastination: Procrastination Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Discipline, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Prioritization, Time Management, Accountability, Stress Management, Mental Concentration, Planning, Motivational Skills, Goal-Oriented, Workflow Management, Problem Solving, Organizational Effectiveness, Decision Making, Plan Execution, Behavior-Driven Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrum Alliance

    The AI-Powered Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Prompt Engineering, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Responsible AI, Team Management, Project Management, Project Coordination, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Project Planning, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online: Google
  • AI agents and creator tools for marketing professionals: AI Business School
  • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
  • Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Marketing: University of Pennsylvania
  • Networking Strategies: From Introductions to Relationships: STARWEAVER
  • Introducción al Aprendizaje Universitario: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Dynamic Teaming: Harvard Business School Online

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