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      S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

      Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Business Mathematics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Inference, Probability, Variance Analysis, Estimation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Back-end Application Development Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, IBM Cloud, Databases, Back-End Web Development, Database Systems, Django (Web Framework), Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, OpenShift, Microservices, Kubernetes, Web Applications, Containerization, Application Development, Web Services, Restful API, Scalability

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Fundamentals of Speechwriting

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Proofreading, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Sensory Science

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Testing, Product Testing, Usability Testing, Science and Research, Data Collection, Nutrition and Diet, Surveys, Scientific Methods, Research, Psychology, Acceptance Testing, Analytical Testing, Biology, Product Development, Analytical Skills, Medical Science and Research, Physiology

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      CertNexus

      Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Governance, Change Management, Employee Engagement

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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Management, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Transportation Operations, Finance

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

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      Howard University

      Foundations of Information Systems for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Information Systems, Business Systems, Business Technologies, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Enterprise Resource Planning, E-Commerce, Systems Analysis, Computer Hardware, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Networking Hardware, Business Ethics, Operating Systems, Business Process Management, Customer Relationship Management, Security Management, Business-To-Consumer, Data Security

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Goodwill Industries International

      Career Support Community and Resources

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Telecommuting, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Workforce Development, Strategic Partnership, Project Implementation, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

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      University of Pennsylvania

      运营管理概论(中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Business Process Improvement, Inventory Management System, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Management, Productivity Software, Performance Measurement, Business, Capacity Management, Resource Utilization

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Fundamentos del Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Marketing, Brand Management, Strategic Marketing, Value Propositions, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Target Market, Marketing Operations, Product Marketing, Customer Insights, Market Analysis

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      270 reviews

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Learning Transfer and Life Long Learning (3L)

      Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Training, Knowledge Transfer, Motivational Skills, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Human Learning, Organizational Change, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Coaching, Learning Strategies, Overcoming Obstacles

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      231 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini in Google Docs

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Workspace, LLM Application, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Document Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Analysis: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
    • Back-end Application Development Capstone Project: IBM
    • Fundamentals of Speechwriting: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to Sensory Science: University of California, Davis
    • Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization: CertNexus
    • African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Foundations of Information Systems for Business: Howard University
    • Career Support Community and Resources: Goodwill Industries International
    • 运营管理概论(中文版): University of Pennsylvania
    • Fundamentos del Marketing: Universidad de Palermo

    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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