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.

The Expert Academy
Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Consultative Selling, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Selling Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Emotional Intelligence, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Psychology, Verbal Communication Skills, Trustworthiness, Sales Strategy, Sales, Brand Strategy, Influencing, Sales Process, Decision Making, Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Account Strategy, Account Management, Selling Techniques, Technical Sales, Sales Territory Management, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Closing (Sales), Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, B2B Sales, Consultative Selling, Customer Relationship Management, Solution Selling, Generative AI Agents, Lead Generation, Overcoming Objections, Return On Investment, Predictive Analytics
★ 4.6 (528) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Communication, Diplomacy, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Influencing, Selling Techniques, Value Propositions, Overcoming Objections, Relationship Management, Behavioral Economics, Prioritization
★ 4.7 (445) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Modeling, Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Storytelling, Business Analysis Tools, Business Process Improvement, Feasibility Studies, Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Design, Communication Planning, Test Planning, Information Technology, Database Management, Agile Methodology
★ 4.7 (4.9K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Trustworthiness, Business Ethics, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Risk Management, Leadership Development, Risk Modeling, Stakeholder Communications, Decision Intelligence, Analysis, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Discussion Facilitation, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Technical Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Technical Management, Verbal Strategic Communication, Executive Presence, Communication, Professionalism, Target Audience, Drive Engagement, Data Visualization
★ 4.3 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Presentations, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Communication Skills, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Composure, Communication, Professionalism, Driving engagement, Communication Strategies, Formal Learning, Target Audience, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Campaign Planning, Communication Planning, Marketing Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing Management, Marketing Psychology, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Media Planning, Communication
★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Team Motivation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Project Management, Project Documentation, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Meeting Facilitation, Resource Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management
★ 4.6 (938) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Database Management, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Target Audience, Prompt Patterns, Web Presence, Storytelling, Brand Strategy, Branding, Generative AI, Database Application, Social Media Content, Database Design, AI Personalization, Information Architecture, Planning, Content Management Systems, No-Code Development, Organizational Skills
★ 4.2 (40) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Recognizing Others, Composure, Communication, Concision, Parent Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Goal-Oriented
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months