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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


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    SAP

    Foundations of Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, SAP Signavio, Stakeholder Engagement, SAP Analytics Cloud, Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis Tools, SAP Applications, Stakeholder Analysis, ChatGPT, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Communication, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Grow Business Pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Business Development, Case Studies, Strategic Partnership, B2B Sales, New Business Development, Sales Pipelines, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Demand Generation, Direct Selling, Sales Management, Brand Awareness, Market Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Sales Execution: Pipeline, Discovery & Deal Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Presentations, Storytelling, Sales Development, Sales Process, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening, Product Demonstration, B2B Sales, Sales, Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Consultative Approaches, Influencing, Meeting Facilitation, Customer Engagement, Proposal Development, Discussion Facilitation, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Financial Accounting, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Cash Flow Forecasting, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Accountability, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Fiscal Management, Forecasting, Cost Control, Operating Expense, Strategic Planning, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Madecraft

    Creating a Business of Your Own

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, User Feedback, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Lean Methodologies, User Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Business Planning, New Business Development, Market Research, Team Building, Business Development, Go To Market Strategy, Performance Measurement, Fundraising

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Leading the Modern Day Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Ideation, Business Transformation, Product Management, IT Management, Product Development, Technology Strategies, Agile Product Development, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Thought Leadership, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Strategic & Deal Planning

    Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Strategic Partnership, Sales Strategy, Business Planning, Sales Territory Management, Sales Management, Account Strategy, Business Development, New Business Development, Sales Pipelines, Proposal Development, Go To Market Strategy, Cost Benefit Analysis, Price Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Value Propositions, Prioritization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dell

    Develop with Dell: IT Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Sales Process, Closing (Sales), Value Propositions, Rapport Building, Active Listening, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Prospecting and Qualification, Digital Transformation, General Sales Practices, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Sales, Technical Sales, Data Centers, Phone Sales, Telephone Skills, Inside Sales, Outside Sales

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Social Impact, Business Transformation, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Economic Development, Strategic Partnership, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation, Collaboration, Climate Change Mitigation, Complex Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Courage, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, People Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Fundamentals of Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Project Scoping, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Communications, Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Management, Change Management, Performance Analysis, Project Performance, Performance Measurement, Business Development, Performance Metric, Quality Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Growing the Core Business in a Competitive Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Service Design, Hospitality Services, Service Recovery, Personalized Service, Brand Loyalty, Market Dynamics, Corporate Strategy, Market Analysis, Product Strategy, Growth Strategies, Product Improvement, Market Share, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Market Opportunities, Business Development, Innovation

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Business Analysis: SAP
  • Grow Business Pipeline: Coursera
  • Sales Execution: Pipeline, Discovery & Deal Influence: Board Infinity
  • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
  • Creating a Business of Your Own: Madecraft
  • Leading the Modern Day Business: University of Virginia
  • Strategic & Deal Planning: Coursera
  • Develop with Dell: IT Sales: Dell
  • Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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