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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


  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Investment Management with Python and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Text Mining, Portfolio Risk, Applied Machine Learning, Asset Management, Network Analysis, Investments, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning Methods, Return On Investment, Statistical Machine Learning, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Market Data, Financial Management, Unstructured Data, Predictive Modeling, Web Scraping, Risk Management

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Harvard Business School Online

    Becoming an Effective Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Team Leadership, People Development, Influencing, Drive Engagement, Trustworthiness, Empathy, Personal Development, Relationship Management, Growth Mindedness, Team Motivation, Resilience, Conflict Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Conflict Management

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, De-escalation Techniques, Cultural Responsiveness, Verbal Communication Skills, Verbal Strategic Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Communication, Diversity Awareness, Active Listening, Communication Planning, Teamwork, Case Studies, Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Communication

    4.5 stars, 2.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (2.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    الخطابة الإقناعية: تحفيز الجماهير بالحجج المُقنِعة واللغة المؤثِّرة

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Advocacy, Motivational Skills, Verbal Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies

    4.6 stars, 90 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (90) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Organizing, Litigation and Civil Justice, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Public Affairs

    4.7 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Engineering Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Stakeholder Communications, Mentorship, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Collaboration, Professional Development, Visionary, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Personal Integrity, Resilience

    4.7 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    The Expert Academy

    B2B Sales: Negotiation, Deal Closing And Buyer Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Overcoming Objections, B2B Sales, Selling Techniques, Sales, Sales Strategy, Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Customer Retention, Business Communication, Communication, Sales Presentation, Sales Prospecting, Customer Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Stakeholder Communications, Relationship Building, Influencing, Trustworthiness

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategic Writing for Technical Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Technical Writing, Stakeholder Analysis, Technical Communication, Concision, Business Writing, Report Writing, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Writing, Technical Documentation, Engineering Management, Writing and Editing, Stakeholder Engagement, Management Reporting, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Strategic Communication

    4.6 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Gestión Empresarial Exitosa para Pymes

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Management Accounting, People Management, Small Business Accounting, Business Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Marketing, People Development, Talent Management, Accounting, Strategic Marketing, Staff Management, Value Propositions, Financial Management, Customer Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Customer Retention, Financial Analysis, Finance, Persona (User Experience)

    4.8 stars, 5.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (5.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Workforce Management, New Hire Orientations, Forecasting, Drive Engagement, Talent Sourcing, People Analytics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Interviewing Skills

    4.7 stars, 4.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (4.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Video Production

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Tools for Define and Measure

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Project Design, Project Schedules, Business Process, Project Management, Project Planning, Quality Management, User Feedback, Probability & Statistics, Process Flow Diagrams, Data Validation, Process Mapping, Descriptive Statistics, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.6 stars, 2.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Investment Management with Python and Machine Learning: EDHEC Business School
  • Becoming an Effective Leader: Harvard Business School Online
  • Conflict Management: University of California, Irvine
  • الخطابة الإقناعية: تحفيز الجماهير بالحجج المُقنِعة واللغة المؤثِّرة: University of Washington
  • Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces: Wesleyan University
  • A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness: University of Colorado Boulder
  • B2B Sales: Negotiation, Deal Closing And Buyer Influence: The Expert Academy
  • Strategic Writing for Technical Leaders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Gestión Empresarial Exitosa para Pymes: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees: University of Minnesota

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