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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


  • M

    Meta

    Meta Database Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Software, Database Management, Database Theory, Data Warehousing, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Database Administration, Data Visualization Software, Star Schema, Dashboard Creation, Linux Commands, Unix, Data Integrity, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Analytics, Database Architecture and Administration, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7.7K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Email Etiquette

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Business Communication, Communication, AI literacy, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Dealing With Ambiguity, Professional Development, Personal Development, Workforce Development, Community Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    How to Sell: An Overview of Fundamental Selling Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Cold Calling, Selling Techniques, Closing (Sales), Overcoming Objections, General Sales Practices, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Phone Sales, Sales Strategy, Outbound Calls, Lead Generation, Customer Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    269 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Finance for Technical Managers

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

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    377 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Aptly

    Marketing with TikTok

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Performance Analysis, Business Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Content Scheduling, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Brand Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Strategies, Performance Measurement, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media Management, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    146 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Demand Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Supply Chain Planning, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Feature Engineering, Predictive Analytics, Trend Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    298 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    BCG

    التحوّل الرقمي

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, Organizational Development, Organizational Change, Market Dynamics, Business Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Business Modeling, Business Economics, Innovation, Competitive Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    294 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Procurement & Sourcing Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Context Engineering, AI literacy, Brainstorming, AI powered creativity, Email Automation, Ideation, Timelines, AI Enablement, LLM Application, Taking Meeting Minutes, Concision, Business Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting Systems, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Contract Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Cash Flows, General Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Analysis, International Financial Reporting Standards

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    729 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Information Security Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Governance, Security Management, Security Strategy, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Risk Management Framework, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Planning, Security Controls, Policy Development, Contract Compliance, Business Continuity Planning, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Management, Business Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Digital Twins

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Production Planning, Digital Transformation, Digital Assets, Technology Strategies, Business Transformation, Internet Of Things, Simulation and Simulation Software, Emerging Technologies, Real Time Data, Data Integration, Trend Analysis, Risk Analysis, Business, Systems Integration, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    109 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Meta Database Engineer: Meta
  • Email Etiquette: LearnKartS
  • How to Sell: An Overview of Fundamental Selling Techniques: Coursera
  • Finance for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Marketing with TikTok: Aptly
  • Demand Analytics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • التحوّل الرقمي: BCG
  • Procurement & Sourcing Introduction: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks: Google
  • Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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