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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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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability, Video Game Development, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Program Development, Computer Science, Computer Programming

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    Stanford University

    Giving 2.0: The MOOC

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Resource Utilization, Social Impact, Program Evaluation, Lifelong Learning, Collaboration, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Planning, Entrepreneurship, Research

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Plan Execution, Sales Presentations, Strategic Thinking, Project Risk Management, Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Risk Management, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Presentations, Business Strategies, Strategic Partnership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IE Business School

    Critical Perspectives on Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Governance, Case Studies, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Strategy, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Ancient History, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Social Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics, Storytelling

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    314 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Wealth Management

    Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Wealth Management, Equities, Financial Market, Financial Planning, Retail Banking, Financial Systems, Portfolio Management, Securities (Finance), Consumer Behaviour, Investments, Economics, Financial Management, Banking, Economic Development, Investment Management, Banking Services, Personalized Service, Market Intelligence, Financial Services

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Designing the Future of Work

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design Strategies, Business Transformation, Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Automation, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Service Design, Forecasting

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Portfolio Selection and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Risk Modeling, Investments, Financial Market, Risk Management, Equities, Finance, Risk Appetite, Return On Investment, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Salesforce

    Opportunity Management in Salesforce

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Order Management, Sales Management, Sales Support, Order Entry, Closing (Sales), Salesforce, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Sales Enablement, Order Management Systems, Product Knowledge, Product Lining, Order Processing, Product Assortment, Contract Management, Collaborative Software, Account Management, Kanban Principles

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Legal Tech and the Digital Transformation of Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Blockchain, Legal Research, Workforce Development, Litigation and Civil Justice, Digital Transformation, Court Systems, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Adjudication, Automation, Innovation, Virtual Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Systems, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Planning, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Community Outreach, Social Impact, Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Relationship Building, Business Leadership, Team Building, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    261 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Raison d’être et Entreprise à Mission

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Organizational Development, Organizational Strategy, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Organizational Change, Governance, Sustainable Development, Corporate Strategy, Goal Setting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Plan Execution, Case Studies, Program Implementation, Regulatory Requirements

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Strategic Sales Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Sales Process, Sales, Sales Training, Selling Techniques, Case Studies, Sales Support, Sales Enablement, Business Planning, Conflict Management, Marketing, Marketing Planning, General Sales Practices, Strategic Marketing, Market Intelligence, Product Planning, Customer Analysis, Competitive Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Computing: Rice University
  • Giving 2.0: The MOOC: Stanford University
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mindset: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Critical Perspectives on Management: IE Business School
  • Wealth Management: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Designing the Future of Work: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Portfolio Selection and Risk Management: Rice University
  • Opportunity Management in Salesforce: Salesforce
  • Legal Tech and the Digital Transformation of Law: Universidad Austral
  • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder

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