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 Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement Process, Operations, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement and Optimization, Supply Chain Management, Process Analysis, Wholesaling, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Business Technologies, Statistical Process Controls, Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Sustainable Business, Network Planning And Design, Process Control, Program Management
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Complaint Resolution, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Service, Communication, Customer Retention, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Customer Relationship Building, Service Recovery, Communication Strategies, Customer Support, Customer experience improvement, Conflict Management, Empathy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Human Resources Software, People Analytics, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Management, Employee Performance Management, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Workflow Management, Workforce Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Employee Training, Payroll Systems, Training and Development, Automation, Payroll Processing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, Team Building, Active Listening, Discussion Facilitation, Drive Engagement, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Rapport Building, Communication Strategies, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Commercial Lending, Commercial Banking, Banking, Banking Services, Lending and Underwriting, Consumer Lending, Bank Regulations, General Lending, Credit Risk, Retail Banking, Loan Origination, Loans, Financial Systems, Deposit Accounts, Financial Regulation, Mortgage Loans, Export Control, International Finance, Financial Regulations, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Market Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Loans, Financial Statements, Finance, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, General Finance, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Return On Investment, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Mortgage Loans, Excel Formulas, Equities, Investments
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Resilience, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Expectation Management, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Plan Execution, Productivity, Planning, Behavioral Management, Positivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving, Client Services, Decision Making, Active Listening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Financial Trading, Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Portfolio Management, Bank Regulations, Market Liquidity, Investments, Investment Banking, Business Valuation, Portfolio Risk, Mortgage Loans, Cash Flows, Capital Markets, Financial Systems, Risk Analysis, Banking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Deposit Accounts, Banking, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Mobile Banking, Cash Management, Loans, Consumer Lending, Market Liquidity, Investment Management, Financial Market, Finance, Investments, Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Internal Auditing, Internal Controls, Auditing, Financial Auditing, Financial Controls, Compliance Auditing, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Financial Reporting, Governance, Fraud detection, Risk Control, Compliance Reporting, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Tax Compliance, Sales Tax, Tax Management, Compliance Management, Registration, Tax Preparation, Regulatory Compliance, Billing & Invoicing, Tax Returns, Invoicing, Tax Planning, Tax, Transaction Processing, Construction Accounting, Tax Laws, Compliance Auditing, Specialized Accounting, Claims Processing, Hospitality Services, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months