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    Business development courses can help you learn how to identify growth opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and drive long-term value for organizations.

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Criando uma estratégia digital vencedora

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Strategy, Web Content, Content Strategy, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Creation, Email Marketing, Digital Communications, E-Commerce, Target Audience

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Diagramas de afinidad en Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Brainstorming, Information Architecture, Organizational Skills, Productivity

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Looker Studio Pro Essentials - Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Collaborative Software, User Accounts, Security Controls, Business Reporting, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scheduling, Data Visualization Software, Customer Support, Data Sharing, Administration, Auditing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Defining Project Scope and Managing Resources in Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Project Management, Change Control, Resource Management, Resource Planning, Project Planning, Resource Allocation, Requirements Management, Change Management, Budget Management, Stakeholder Engagement

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Adobe

      Course 2: Introduction to Adobe Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Advertising, Scalability, B2B Sales, Merchandising, Order Management, Growth Strategies, Personalized Service, Customer Engagement, Promotions and Campaigns, Real Time Data

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Data Engineering on Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Cloud Storage, Apache Airflow, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Migration, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Data Storage Technologies, Automation, Serverless Computing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Application Developers - 繁體中文

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Generative AI, Software Development Tools, Cloud Services, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Code Review

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Prescriptive Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Analytics, Business Analytics, Process Optimization, Digital Transformation, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Mathematics, Data Science, Process Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Python Programming, Linear Algebra

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      HEC Paris

      Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship University Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Social Media Strategy, Business Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Project Controls, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Media, Product Development, Decision Making, Content Marketing, Process Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Operations, Business Planning, Lean Methodologies, Strategic Thinking, Innovation

      University Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Employee Engagement: Driving Real-Time Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, HR Tech, People Analytics, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Employee Surveys, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Retention, Data Ethics, Real Time Data, Human Resources, User Feedback, Continuous Improvement Process

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini in Google Drive - Bahasa Indonesia

      Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Document Management, End User Training and Support, File Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      What's New in .NET and C#

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Development Tools, Cross Platform Development, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Performance Tuning, Application Security, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Criando uma estratégia digital vencedora: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Diagramas de afinidad en Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Looker Studio Pro Essentials - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
    • Defining Project Scope and Managing Resources in Projects: Packt
    • Course 2: Introduction to Adobe Commerce: Adobe
    • Introduction to Data Engineering on Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
    • Gemini for Application Developers - 繁體中文: Google Cloud
    • Prescriptive Analytics: Dartmouth College
    • Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship University Certificate: HEC Paris
    • GenAI for Employee Engagement: Driving Real-Time Insights: Coursera Instructor Network

    Why Learn Business Development?

    Business development focuses on expanding an organization’s reach through strategic planning, relationship building, and market analysis. It plays a key role in increasing revenue, entering new markets, and fostering innovation. Learning business development can help you strengthen analytical and interpersonal skills that support sustainable business growth.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Business Development

    Coursera’s Business Development courses can help equip learners with essential skills to drive business growth and enhance competitive advantage:

    • Strategic planning to identify and seize new business opportunities
    • Sales and negotiation techniques to secure profitable deals
    • Partnership management for effective collaboration with stakeholders
    • Market analysis skills to assess and act on market trends
    • Project management tools to oversee and deliver business initiatives
    • Techniques for effective communication and leadership within a business context‎

    Business Development courses on Coursera cater to a range of backgrounds:

    • Beginners without prior business experience can learn the fundamentals of business growth strategies.
    • Intermediate learners can enhance their skills in specific areas like negotiation or market analysis.
    • Advanced professionals can refine their strategic planning and leadership skills to manage larger projects or teams.‎

    Coursera’s Business Development courses learners can earn credentials that reflect their growing expertise:

    • Professional certificates that showcase your capability to drive business growth
    • Specializations that focus on specific aspects of business development, such as digital marketing or international expansion
    • Certificates that demonstrate your commitment to enhancing your business acumen and strategic skills‎

    Skills acquired through Business Development courses can lead to various roles across industries:

    • Business Development Manager, driving new sales strategies and expanding market reach
    • Account Manager, maintaining and growing relationships with key clients
    • Strategic Planner, guiding business initiatives based on thorough market analysis
    • Corporate Development Officer, managing mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic decisions
    • Entrepreneur, launching and growing your own business ventures‎

    Yes, Coursera offers a variety of free courses across many topics, including business development. While you can access most course materials for free by auditing the courses, this does not include graded assignments or a completion certificate. For those looking to obtain a certificate to showcase their learning or enhance their professional profile, Coursera provides the option to purchase the course. Additionally, Coursera offers free trials or financial aid to learners who qualify, making certifications more accessible to everyone.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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