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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 Colorado Boulder

    Finance for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Capital Budgeting, Cost Estimation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Sustainability Reporting, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Budgeting, Cost Management, Income Statement, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Estimation, Portfolio Management, Project Finance

    4.8 stars, 390 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Positivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Optimism, Time Management, Empowerment, Human Centered Design, Habit Formation, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.9 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Cognitive Bias at Work: Make Better Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Decision Intelligence, Business Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Decisiveness, Organizational Leadership, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Team Leadership, Independent Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Thought Leadership, Creative Thinking

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Brand Identity Design for Print, Packaging, and Logos

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Packaging and Labeling, Adobe Illustrator, Competitive Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Presentations, Color Matching, Typography, Design Strategies, Graphic Design, Layout Design, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Market Analysis, Branding, Digital Design, Design, Adobe Photoshop, Brand Strategy, Creative Design

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Strategic Thinking, Business Planning, Commercialization, Business Strategies, Ideation, Market Opportunities, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Go To Market Strategy, Team Building, Team Management, Market Analysis, Resource Management, Relationship Building

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IESE Business School

    The Art of Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Active Listening

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

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Global Procurement and Sourcing

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supply Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Negotiation, Supplier Quality Management, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Vendor Relationship Management, Price Negotiation, Procurement, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Contract Management, Market Analysis, Supplier Risk Management, Purchasing, Request for Proposal

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

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

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

    Coursera

    AI Product Manager Interview Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Process Design, Decision Intelligence, Business Metrics, Product Management, Interviewing Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Oral Expression, Technical Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Skillshare

    The Art of Branding: Authentic Brands in Adobe Express

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Express, Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Marketing, Graphic Design, Visual Storytelling, Value Propositions, Style Guides, Design Elements And Principles, Conceptual Design, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Operations and Process Management

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Process Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Mapping, Operations Management, Quality Management, Quality Monitoring, Operational Excellence, Quality Management Systems, Change Management, Performance Measurement, Risk Management, Project Management

    4.8 stars, 211 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (211) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Meta

    Measure and Optimize Social Media Marketing Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Campaign Management, Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Facebook, A/B Testing, Marketing Communications, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Return On Investment, Performance Reporting, Business Metrics, Presentations, Communication

    4.9 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    CentraleSupélec

    On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Change Management, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Problem-Solving, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Open Mindset, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Business Management, Critical Thinking

    4.7 stars, 475 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (475) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Finance for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cognitive Bias at Work: Make Better Decisions: Chris Croft Training
  • Brand Identity Design for Print, Packaging, and Logos: Skillshare
  • Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Art of Storytelling: IESE Business School
  • Global Procurement and Sourcing: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • AI Product Manager Interview Simulation: Coursera
  • The Art of Branding: Authentic Brands in Adobe Express: Skillshare
  • Operations and Process Management: Illinois Tech

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