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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


  • W

    Workday

    Workday Payroll for Business Users

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Payroll Processing, Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Administration, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Payroll Reporting, Benefits Administration, Human Resources Software, Business Reporting, Payroll Tax, Workforce Management, Business Process, Organizational Structure, Staff Management, Data Maintenance, Information Architecture

    4.9 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • H

    HubSpot Academy

    Sales Training: Inbound Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Prospecting and Qualification, Lead Generation, Consumer Behaviour, Sales Enablement, Sales Development, Service Level Agreement, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales Pipelines, Sales, Customer Acquisition Management, Closing (Sales), Accountability Frameworks, Business Marketing, Service Management, Content Marketing, Customer Insights, Business Strategy, Customer Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX)

    4.8 stars, 123 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (123) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Integrity, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Business Modeling, Automation, Data Security

    4.8 stars, 8.5K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    HRCI

    Total Rewards and Employee Development

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Compensation Management, Performance Appraisal, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Training, Performance Review, Workforce Development, Education and Training, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, People Development, Employee Retention, Instructional Design, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Change Management, Program Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Business Analytics with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Spreadsheet Software, Decision Making, Statistics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Business Modeling, Excel Formulas, Descriptive Analytics, Business Risk Management, Complex Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 5.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon

    Generative AI in Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Intelligence, Digital Transformation, GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Software Development Tools, AI literacy, Business Transformation, LLM Application, Program Development, AI Integrations, Operational Efficiency, Responsible AI, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging

    4.6 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Building Business Models and Financial Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Budgeting, Strategic Thinking, Financial Acumen, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis, Business Acumen, Business Strategy, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Financial Planning, Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, Business Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, GitHub, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Continuous Integration, Collaborative Software, Continuous Deployment, Version Control, Software Development Methodologies

    4.6 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI Essentials for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Generative AI, No-Code Development, Google Gemini, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, ChatGPT, Automation, AI Personalization, Productivity, Model Evaluation, Business Logic, Business Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Business Operations, Business Priorities, Content Creation, Business Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Analysis and Business Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Excel, Prompt Engineering, Analytics, Data Analysis, Presentations, Analytical Skills, Management Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analytics, Prompt Patterns, Excel Formulas, Proposal Development, Data Ethics, Business Reporting, Microsoft Copilot, Data Science, Decision Support Systems, Business Operations, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Strategies for A Better World

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Demography, Philanthropy, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Market Trend, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Project Scoping, Trend Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, International Relations, Business Ethics, Case Studies, International Finance, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Modern Frontend Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Web Components, Application Frameworks, Code Reusability, Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Semantic Web, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Design Elements And Principles, Application Deployment, Scalability

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business development courses

  • Workday Payroll for Business Users: Workday
  • Sales Training: Inbound Business Strategy: HubSpot Academy
  • Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II: Macquarie University
  • Total Rewards and Employee Development: HRCI
  • Foundations of Business Analytics with Excel: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generative AI in Software Development: Amazon
  • Building Business Models and Financial Strategies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Open Source Software Development Methods: The Linux Foundation
  • Generative AI Essentials for Business Professionals: Edureka
  • Data Analysis and Business Applications: Microsoft

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