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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


  • A

    AI CERTs

    Microsoft 365 Copilot for Marketing and Campaign Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Marketing Automation, Personalized Campaigns, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering Tools, Marketing Operations, Marketing, Campaign Planning, Data-Driven Marketing, Campaign Management, AI Enablement, Market Intelligence, Marketing Analytics, Email Marketing, AI Personalization, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Power BI, Business, Leadership Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Collaborative Software, Excel Formulas, Excel Macros, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Power Platform, ChatGPT, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Teams, Workflow Management, Microsoft Project, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Excellence, Test Tools, Interactive Learning, Software Development Tools, Devops Tools

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Exemplary Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Organizational Leadership, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Leadership Studies, Team Building, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Personal Integrity, Leadership Development, Leadership, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Teamwork, Honesty, Team Management, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Digital Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Data Strategy, Organizational Development, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Change Management, Process Development, Innovation, Market Opportunities

    4.8 stars, 6.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (6.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Virtual Teams: Remote Team Management & Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Leadership and Management, Delegation Skills, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Employee Engagement, People Management, Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Employee Coaching, Conflict Management, Coaching, Meeting Facilitation, Stakeholder Management, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Course Development, Creativity, Design Strategies, Basic Electrical Systems, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Aesthetics

    4.7 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Inspired Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Employee Coaching, Leadership Development, Compassion, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Rapport Building, Culture Transformation, Team Leadership, People Development, Strategic Leadership, Active Listening, Case Studies, Professional Development

    4.7 stars, 2.7K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.7K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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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  • G

    Google

    Satisfaction Guaranteed: Develop Customer Loyalty Online

    Skills you'll gain: Client Services, Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, Relationship Management, Customer and Client Support, E-Commerce, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Product Improvement, Customer Analysis, Digital Analysis, Digital Marketing Tools, Performance Analysis, Portfolio Management, Presentations

    4.8 stars, 6.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (6.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Science and Technology of China

    快速学习

    Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Quick Learning, Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Willingness To Learn, Learning Styles, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Information Management

    4.3 stars, 74 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (74) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • 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
  • H

    HRCI

    HRCI Professional in Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Human Resources, Compensation Analysis, Training and Development, Adult Learning Principles, Performance Improvement, Quality Improvement, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Retention, Workforce Planning, Workforce Development, Governance, Human Resource Management, Benefits Administration, Employee Coaching, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Relations, Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Policies

    5 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (10) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Microsoft 365 Copilot for Marketing and Campaign Automation: AI CERTs
  • Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Foundations of Exemplary Leadership: John Wiley & Sons
  • Digital Transformation: University of Virginia
  • Virtual Teams: Remote Team Management & Leadership: Chris Croft Training
  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits: Exploratorium
  • Inspired Leadership: Case Western Reserve University
  • The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work: University of London
  • Satisfaction Guaranteed: Develop Customer Loyalty Online: Google
  • 快速学习: University of Science and Technology of China

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