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      CertNexus

      Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Accountability, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Risk Mitigation, Safety and Security, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Diseño de Videojuegos: Una introducción

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Functional Specification, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Software Design Documents, Interaction Design, Prototyping, C# (Programming Language), Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      Sustainable Supply Chains

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Standards, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Corporate Sustainability, Procurement, Sustainable Development, Supplier Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Environmental Regulations, Logistics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Public Policies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Mobile Marketing, Optimization Tactics, and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Performance Measurement, Marketing Strategies, Mobile Security, Marketing, Web Applications, Target Audience, Sales

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Planned Giving

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Philanthropy, Tax Planning, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Building, Estate Planning, Benefits Administration, Administration, Business Software, Educational Materials, Professional Networking, Tax Laws

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced SHRM Competencies and Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership Development, HR Tech, Talent Sourcing, Organizational Change, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Executive Recruitment, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Development, Innovation, Team Building, Change Management, Employee Onboarding, Interviewing Skills

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      AI Leadership & Strategic Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Opportunities, Change Management, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Business Strategy, Generative AI, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Security, Prompt Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Communication

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Design Reviews, Requirements Analysis, Engineering Management, Functional Design, Leadership, Systems Integration, Engineering Design Process, Software Systems, Technology Roadmaps, Reliability, Performance Measurement, Maintainability, Manufacturing Processes, Scalability

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAP

      Requirements Gathering and Documentation

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Verification And Validation, Project Documentation, Functional Specification, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Process Mapping, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Capstone - Launch Your Own Business!

      Skills you'll gain: Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Operations Management, Operations, Accounting, Business, Small Business Accounting, Legal Risk, New Business Development, Business Development, Commercial Laws, Digital Advertising, Financial Statements, Marketing, Business Strategy, Cash Flows

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Preclinical Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Safety Standards, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Interaction, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Zapier: Automate Email Replies with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Calendar Management, Setting Appointments, Workflow Management, Customer Communications Management, Automation, Business Correspondence, Customer Inquiries, Generative AI

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks: CertNexus
    • Diseño de Videojuegos: Una introducción: Universidad de los Andes
    • Sustainable Supply Chains: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
    • Mobile Marketing, Optimization Tactics, and Analytics: University of California, Irvine
    • Planned Giving: University of California, Davis
    • Advanced SHRM Competencies and Knowledge: Board Infinity
    • AI Leadership & Strategic Implementation: Starweaver
    • Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Requirements Gathering and Documentation: SAP
    • Capstone - Launch Your Own Business!: Michigan State 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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