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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


  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    New Manager’s Playbook

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Team Management, Budgeting, Teamwork, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Team Motivation, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Relationship Management, Stress Management, Professional Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Development, Financial Management, Financial Planning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI-Powered Sales & Relationship Management

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Sales Presentation, Prompt Engineering, Sales Process, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Success Management, Overcoming Objections, Needs Assessment, Sales Prospecting, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Presentations, Prospecting and Qualification, Marketing Collateral, Lead Generation, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Analysis, Product Knowledge, Proposal Development, Sales, Business Development

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    International Marketing and Global Trade

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Intercultural Competence, Strategic Planning, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Market Research, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, International Finance, Product Lifecycle Management, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Business Planning, Market Intelligence, Advertising, Branding, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Business Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    Business Networking 101: How to Network Like a Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Social Media Strategy, Relationship Building, Social Media, LinkedIn, Customer Relationship Management, Social Media Marketing, Sales Prospecting, Drive Engagement, Events and Conferences, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Relationship Management, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Business Development, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Drive Business Results

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Stakeholder Engagement, Operating Budget, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Balance Sheet, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Market Opportunities, Expense Management, Financial Reporting, Business Development, Return On Investment, Investments

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Business Models And Monetization Masterclass To Grow Revenue

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Overcoming Objections, Market Research, Business Development, Decision Making, Closing (Sales), Strategic Partnership, Marketing Planning, Survey Creation, Rapport Building, Strategic Decision-Making, Marketing Psychology, B2B Sales, Decisiveness, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Price Negotiation, Search Engine Optimization, E-Commerce, Entrepreneurship

    ★ 4.7 (10) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Markets: Growth, Trends, and Opportunity

    Skills you'll gain: Market Share, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Quantitative Research, Trend Analysis, Market Research, Data Visualization, Market Data, Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Performance Analysis, Analytical Skills, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Development, Performance Measurement, Gap Analysis, Variance Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    Taking the Leap from Employee to Entrepreneur

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Selling Techniques, Entrepreneurship, Lifelong Learning, Ideation, Willingness To Learn, Professional Networking, Adaptability, Accounting Systems, Overcoming Objections, New Product Development, Sales, New Business Development, Relationship Building, Brand Strategy, Business Development, Business Planning, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Management, Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Summarize and Evaluate Ethical AI Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Data Synthesis, Personally Identifiable Information, LLM Application, Information Privacy, Large Language Modeling, Qualitative Research, Data Integrity, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Variance Analysis, Gap Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Development, Business Strategy, Business Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Digital Marketing Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Data-Driven Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Content, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement, Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Marketing, Web Analytics, Business Development, Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Operations, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Operational Excellence, Operations Management, Operational Analysis, Process Management, Operations, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, Technology Solutions

    ★ 4.6 (386) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Customers and Competition, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategy, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Competitive Intelligence, Market Research, Market Analysis, Target Audience, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (350) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • New Manager’s Playbook: Harvard Business Review
  • Microsoft AI-Powered Sales & Relationship Management: Microsoft
  • International Marketing and Global Trade: EDUCBA
  • Business Networking 101: How to Network Like a Pro: Madecraft
  • Drive Business Results: Harvard Business Review
  • Business Models And Monetization Masterclass To Grow Revenue: Alex Genadinik
  • Analyze Markets: Growth, Trends, and Opportunity: Coursera
  • Taking the Leap from Employee to Entrepreneur: Madecraft
  • Summarize and Evaluate Ethical AI Insights: Coursera
  • Digital Marketing Basics: SkillsBooster Academy

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