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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

    Institute for the Future

    Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Proactivity, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Planning, Community Organizing, Creativity, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Responsible AI, Trend Analysis, Storytelling

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

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Northwestern University

    High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Structure, People Development, Collaboration, Team Performance Management, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Personal Development

    4.8 stars, 3.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (3.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    HEC Paris

    Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurial Finance, Creativity, Sales Strategy, Commercialization, B2B Sales, Sales, Business Planning, Product Planning, Business Strategy, Business Development, New Business Development, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Global Marketing, Human Resources Management and Planning

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The Digital Marketing Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Management, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Channel, Cross-Channel Marketing, Global Marketing, Digital Transformation, Case Studies, digital literacy, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Innovation

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Platform Orchestration

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Microsoft Power Platform, Decision Intelligence, Business Transformation, Workflow Management, Digital Transformation, AI Product Strategy, Business Process Automation, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Enterprise Architecture, Software As A Service, Operational Excellence, Organizational Development, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Risk Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Engineering Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Program Evaluation, Stakeholder Communications, Planning, Project Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Requirements Management, Project Performance, Financial Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology

    4.7 stars, 3.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Google SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Optimization, Target Audience, Branding, Target Market, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, User Research, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

    4.6 stars, 10K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (10K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    CertNexus

    Preparing for Your CertNexus Certification Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Learning Strategies, Test Planning, Goal Setting, Registration

    4.8 stars, 186 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Student Support and Services, Special Education, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communications, Advocacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Case Studies

    4.9 stars, 95 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (95) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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
  • 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
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Trabajo en equipo y creatividad

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Ideation, Teamwork, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Communication, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Team Collaboration, Influencing, Collaboration, Professional Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 58 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (58) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
  • High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation: Northwestern University
  • Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit: HEC Paris
  • The Digital Marketing Revolution: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Microsoft Platform Orchestration: Microsoft
  • Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning: Rice University
  • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis
  • Preparing for Your CertNexus Certification Exam: CertNexus
  • Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Next-Gen Brand Management: Coursera

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