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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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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Software development

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Development Methodologies, Systems Development, Information Systems, Software Development, Project Management, Collaborative Software, Information Technology, Program Standards, Maintainability, Version Control, Management Information Systems, Software Development Tools, Software Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Salesforce

    Groundwork for Success in Sales Development

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Sales Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Professionalism, Collaboration, Open Mindset, Personal Development, Teamwork, Sales, Performance Metric, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Salesforce, Stress Management, Accountability

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    483 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Howard University

    Business Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analysis, Data Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Business Solutions, Statistical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Excel Formulas, Analysis, Statistical Methods, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Operations Research, Business Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Process, Process Management, Planning, Value Propositions, Innovation, Business Intelligence, Prioritization, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    661 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Ideation, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Resource Management, Market Opportunities, Resource Allocation, Business Systems, Business Research, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Business Model & Product Pitch

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Product Planning, Cost Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Business Development, Value Propositions, Investments, Presentations, Customer Acquisition Management, Fundraising, Revenue Forecasting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    C# .NET Practical Business & Utility Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Application, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, C# (Programming Language), Data Validation, .NET Framework, ASP.NET, SQL, User Interface (UI), System Requirements, Functional Requirement, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Systems Analysis, Business Logic, Software Development Life Cycle

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategic Product Development

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Development, Innovation, Team Management, Product Planning, Team Performance Management, Project Portfolio Management, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Process Development, Team Building, Corporate Strategy, Market Opportunities, Technology Roadmaps, Business Strategy, Portfolio Management, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology

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    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Digital Business

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Digital Analysis, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Analysis, Digital Transformation, Performance Analysis, Business Analysis, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Analysis, Business Transformation, Digital Assets, Business Planning, Marketing Management, Business Valuation, Entrepreneurship, General Sales Practices, Emerging Technologies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    200 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Formulate Winning Business Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Contingency Planning, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Portfolio Management, Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Market Analysis, Risk Analysis, Strategic Prioritization, Resource Allocation, Growth Strategies, Decision Making, Market Dynamics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Project Management for Development

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Timelines, Cost Management, Project Controls, Economic Development, Project Performance, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Project Estimation, Scheduling, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Building the Business Model for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Corporate Strategy, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Target Market, Persona Development, User Research, Strategic Partnership, Sustainable Business, Customer Relationship Management, Product Development, Innovation, Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Interviewing Skills

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Software development: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Groundwork for Success in Sales Development: Salesforce
  • Business Problem Solving: Howard University
  • Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I: University of Virginia
  • Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy: Coursera
  • Business Model & Product Pitch: University of Minnesota
  • C# .NET Practical Business & Utility Application Development: EDUCBA
  • Strategic Product Development: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Digital Business: École Polytechnique
  • Analyze and Formulate Winning Business Strategies: EDUCBA

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