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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


  • C

    Columbia University

    Optimization Methods in Asset Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Investments, Risk Modeling, Estimation, Market Liquidity, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Trading, Model Optimization, Equities, Securities (Finance), Statistical Methods, Risk Analysis, Securities Trading, Market Dynamics, Sampling (Statistics), Financial Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (47) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Virtual Machines, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Public Cloud, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Database Management Systems, Scalability

    ★ 4.5 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Inicio al Posgrado: Curso Propedéutico

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Learning Strategies, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Learning Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Goal Setting, AI Integrations, Style Guides

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Data Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Data Pipelines, Model Training, Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, DevOps, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Data Store, Continuous Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Forecasting

    ★ 4 (500) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Customer-Centric Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, New Product Development, Innovation, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics

    ★ 4.7 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    에이전트 전략: 발견, 설계, 프로토타입 제작

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Journey Mapping, Business Process Automation, Generative AI Agents, AI Product Strategy, Strategic Prioritization, Prioritization, Vibe coding, Value Engineering, Agentic systems, Gemini, Business Process Reengineering, Retail Store Operations, No-Code Development, Retail Sales, Prototyping, Customer experience improvement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Total Rewards & the Role of Compensation & Benefits

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Benefits Administration, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Retention, Organizational Strategy, Employee Engagement, Organizational Structure

    ★ 4.6 (75) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Real Time Data, Data Quality, Data Storage

    ★ 4.6 (11K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dubai College of Tourism

    Hotel Front Office Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Front Office, Telephone Skills, Hotel Operations, Guest Relations, Hotels and Accommodations, Revenue Management, Greeting Customers, Hospitality Services, Hospitality, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management, Administrative Support and Clerical Tasks, Verbal Communication Skills, Upselling, Office Administration, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Property Management Systems, Cross Selling, Operational Efficiency

    ★ 4.7 (69) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking: Discovery Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Journey Mapping, Human Centered Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Research, Persona Development, Value Engineering, User Research, Customer experience improvement, Qualitative Research, Strategic Thinking, Job Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Interviewing Skills

    ★ 4.7 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Roadmap para a Estratégia

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Strategic Marketing, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis, Leadership Studies, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Business Modeling, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Brand Marketing, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Business Planning, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Organizational Strategy

    ★ 4.7 (72) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Secure Software Lifecycle: From Requirements to Maintenance

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Threat Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Deployment, Security Controls, CI/CD, Program Development, Computer Security, System Monitoring, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Assessments, Product Lifecycle Management, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Optimization Methods in Asset Management: Columbia University
  • Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services: Microsoft
  • Inicio al Posgrado: Curso Propedéutico: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Customer-Centric Innovation: Duke University
  • 에이전트 전략: 발견, 설계, 프로토타입 제작: Google Cloud
  • Total Rewards & the Role of Compensation & Benefits: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Introduction to Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Hotel Front Office Operations: Dubai College of Tourism
  • Design Thinking: Discovery Tools: University of Virginia

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