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.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Audit Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Closure, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Financial Auditing, Data Governance, Generative AI, Supply And Demand
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

Skills you'll gain: Lease Contracts, International Financial Reporting Standards, Technical Accounting, Contract Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Standard Accounting Practices, Cash Flows, Financial Statements
Mixed · 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
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Employee Onboarding, Trustworthiness, Team Building, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Leadership, Team Management, Recognizing Others, People Management, Constructive Feedback, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Culture, Performance Review, Leadership, Change Management, Social Skills, Conflict Management, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Keller Williams
Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Real Estate, Real Estate Sales, Property and Real Estate, Customer Relationship Building, Database Management, Real Estate Transactions, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Prospecting, Relationship Building, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Market Data, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Compensation Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Market Data, Payment Systems, Investments, Risk Management, Financial Trading, Blockchain, Market Trend, Payment Processing, Finance, Cryptography, Digital Assets, FinTech, International Finance, Trend Analysis, Transaction Processing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Training, Military Standards And Specifications, Consumer Lending, Financial Regulations, Bank Regulations, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Record Keeping, Loan Documentation, General Lending, Financial Services, Mortgage Loans, Accountability, Asset Protection, Insurance, Verification And Validation, Civil Law
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Process Management, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Insper
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operations, Inventory Management, Business Operations, Quality Management, Inventory Control Systems, Process Management, Administration, Manufacturing Operations, Inventory Management System, Inventory Control, Operational Performance Management, Business Administration, Quality Improvement, Operational Analysis, Production Management, Process Improvement, Business Process, Performance Metric, Process Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Growth Mindedness, Rapport Building, Accountability Frameworks, Proactivity, Relationship Building, Discussion Facilitation, Recognizing Others, Lifelong Learning, Open Mindset, Motivational Skills, Team Collaboration, Empathy, Professionalism, Decision Making, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Mentorship, Employee Coaching, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Financial Services, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Asset Protection, Underwriting, Long Term Care, Risk Mitigation, Economics, Loss Prevention, Wealth Management, Disabilities, Risk Analysis, Finance, Financial Planning, Property Management, Human Capital, Property and Real Estate, Behavioral Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Solution Selling, Decision Intelligence, Sales, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Support Systems, Complex Problem Solving, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Negotiation, Prioritization, Return On Investment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks