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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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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Performance Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Workforce Development, OpenAI, Employee Training, Socioeconomics, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Business Solutions, Economics, Innovation, Natural Language Processing

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      101 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Lean Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, User Experience Design, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Prototyping

      4.6
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      423 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors

      Skills you'll gain: Investments, Portfolio Management, Finance, Return On Investment, Behavioral Economics, Equities, Financial Market, Asset Management, Performance Analysis, Income Tax, Decision Making, Benchmarking

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      879 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Resilience, Stakeholder Management, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Dealing With Ambiguity, Proactivity, Communication Strategies, Business Risk Management, Adaptability, Change Management, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      439 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      大數據分析:商業應用與策略管理 (Big Data Analytics: Business Applications and Strategic Decisions)

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Data, Marketing Analytics, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, Big Data, Analysis, Social Media, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Real Time Data, Retail Store Operations, Brand Management, Banking, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Services

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      409 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Healthcare Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Systems Engineering, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Systems Integration, Systems Analysis, System Requirements, System Testing, Requirements Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Design

      4.7
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      294 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Designing Learning Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Course Development, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Educational Materials, Innovation, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Planning, Learning Theory, Open Source Technology, Learning Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      807 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Project Design, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Project Scoping, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Project Closure, Program Evaluation, Communication Planning, Procurement, Project Management, Project Planning, Continuous Monitoring, Program Development, Project Implementation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northwestern University

      The Business of Social

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Business-To-Consumer, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Integrated Marketing Communications, Program Management, Marketing Budgets, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, A/B Testing, Information Privacy, Data Security

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Decisiones Financieras

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Investments, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Business Valuation, Financial Market, Risk Management, Cash Management, Financial Trading, Asset Management, Accounting, Working Capital, Accrual Accounting, Cash Flows, Capital Budgeting, Securities (Finance)

      4.8
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      217 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis, Communication, R Programming, Health Care

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      641 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society: Stanford University
    • Lean Software Development: University of Minnesota
    • Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis: University of Michigan
    • 大數據分析:商業應用與策略管理 (Big Data Analytics: Business Applications and Strategic Decisions): National Taiwan University
    • Foundations of Healthcare Systems Engineering: Johns Hopkins University
    • Designing Learning Innovation: Politecnico di Milano
    • Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • The Business of Social: Northwestern University

    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.

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