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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 London

    The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Conflict Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Staff Management, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Performance Management, People Development, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Compensation Management, Recruitment, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Recruitment

    4.7 stars, 4.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    How We Got Here & Gap Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Talent Management, People Development, Training and Development, Talent Recruitment, Professional Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Employee Coaching, Leadership, Organizational Development, People Management, Team Motivation, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Relationship Management, Team Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Chris Croft Training

    Decision Making: A Complete Guide to Better Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Decisiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Critical Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Intelligence, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Decision Support Systems, Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Leadership and Management, Risk Appetite, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Business Leadership, Risk Control

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Copenhagen Business School

    Digital Transformation in Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Technology Strategies, Payment Systems, Case Studies, Financial Services, Digital Transformation, International Finance, Payment Processing, Financial Systems, Banking Services, Banking, Innovation, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Business Transformation, Financial Market, Competitive Analysis, Retail Banking, Analysis, Business Solutions

    4.4 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Decisions and Social Responsibility

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Complex Problem Solving, Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Effectiveness, Culture, Sustainable Business, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Communication & Influence for Women in Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Executive Presence, Conflict Management, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Oral Expression, Constructive Feedback, Business Leadership, Influencing, Communication, Leadership Development, Growth Strategies

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Technology & Software Sales Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Account Strategy, Account Management, Selling Techniques, Technical Sales, Sales Territory Management, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Closing (Sales), Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, B2B Sales, Consultative Selling, Customer Relationship Management, Solution Selling, Generative AI Agents, Lead Generation, Overcoming Objections, Return On Investment, Predictive Analytics

    4.6 stars, 528 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (528) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Portfolio Risk, Statistical Methods, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis, Statistics, Financial Trading, Financial Data, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Risk Management, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Financial Analysis, Jupyter, Financial Market, Python Programming, Data Visualization

    4.4 stars, 4.6K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (4.6K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Negociación exitosa: Estrategias y habilidades esenciales (en español)

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Communication, Planning, Contract Compliance

    4.8 stars, 2.8K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Preparatory Certificate in Finance and Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Statement Analysis, Annual Reports, Mergers & Acquisitions, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Banking Services, Credit Risk, Loans, Capital Expenditure, Corporate Finance, Banking, Accounting, Capital Markets, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Balance Sheet, Financial Trading, Wealth Management

    4.8 stars, 950 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Introduction to Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Planning, Project Design, Project Scoping, Project Management, Project Documentation, Project Schedules, Project Coordination, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management Life Cycle, Business Planning, Project Management Software, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Project Risk Management, Project Estimation, Business Management, Business Administration, Business Operations, Business, Project Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Next-Gen Brand Management

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Canva (Software), Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Branding, Content Scheduling, Logo Design, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Data Visualization, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Content Creation, Marketing Analytics

    4.6 stars, 1.8K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work: University of London
  • How We Got Here & Gap Analysis: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Decision Making: A Complete Guide to Better Decisions: Chris Croft Training
  • Digital Transformation in Financial Services: Copenhagen Business School
  • Decisions and Social Responsibility: Pearson
  • Communication & Influence for Women in Leadership: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Technology & Software Sales Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Negociación exitosa: Estrategias y habilidades esenciales (en español): University of Michigan
  • Preparatory Certificate in Finance and Financial Markets: Corporate Finance Institute

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