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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Teamwork and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Teamwork, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Collaboration, Storytelling, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Liberty Mutual Insurance

      Foundations of Insurance

      Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Insurance Sales, Underwriting, Business Risk Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Policy Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Superar el estrés rompiendo mitos

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Resilience, Mental Health, Personal Development, Crisis Management, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Physiology, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Database Clients

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Django (Web Framework), Database Management, Database Application, SQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Back-End Web Development, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      إدارة الاجتماعات الفعالة | Managing Effective Meetings

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Workflow Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Brainstorming, Team Management, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Discussion Facilitation, Planning, Leadership, Problem Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Community Organizing for Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community Development, Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Sociology, Program Evaluation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Sales & Marketing Alignment

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales, Conflict Management, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Product Planning, Business Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Product Promotion, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Case Studies, Gap Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Gestão de Recursos Humanos

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Capital, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Diversity Programs, Fundraising, Compensation and Benefits, Business Transformation, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Employee Retention, Benefits Administration, Workforce Development, Talent Management, People Management, Business Leadership, People Development, Strategic Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Database Engineer Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, Git (Version Control System), Database Development, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Version Control, SQL, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Django (Web Framework), Project Management, Data Manipulation, Application Development, Python Programming

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainable Business Enterprises

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Product Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Consumer Behaviour, Product Design, Environmental Issue, New Product Development, Innovation, Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Business Strategies, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Business Development, Value Propositions, Communication Strategies

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      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Financial Leadership in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Vendor Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Vendor Relationship Management, Financial Statements, Performance Measurement, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Financial Management, Business Metrics, Operating Budget, Finance, Leadership

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Peking University

      Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Public Speaking, Vocabulary, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Presentations, Business Communication, Language Learning, Professionalism

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Teamwork and Creativity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Foundations of Insurance: Liberty Mutual Insurance
    • Superar el estrés rompiendo mitos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Database Clients: Meta
    • إدارة الاجتماعات الفعالة | Managing Effective Meetings: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Community Organizing for Social Justice : University of Michigan
    • Sales & Marketing Alignment: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Gestão de Recursos Humanos: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Database Engineer Capstone: Meta
    • Sustainable Business Enterprises: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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