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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Biotech — From Science to Business

      Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Business Modeling, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Feasibility Studies, Business Valuation, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Product Development, Team Building, Regulatory Requirements

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Commercialization, Mentorship, Governance, Case Studies, Public Policies, Program Evaluation

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Gestion de projets de développement

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Cost Management, Risk Management, Timelines, Earned Value Management, Project Performance, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Controls, Budget Management, Cost Control, Project Planning, Procurement, Communication Planning, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Project Management, Sustainable Development, Human Resources Management and Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università Bocconi

      Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Thinking, Innovation

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      New Product Development - develop your own new product

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Budget Management, Risk Management, Resource Management, Project Management, Product Management, Project Planning, Agile Product Development, Scheduling, Innovation, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Simulation and Simulation Software

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Innovation, Business Strategies, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Business Ethics, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Courage, Relationship Building, Negotiation, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, People Development, Curiosity

      Build toward a degree

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      How to Validate your Startup Idea

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Value Propositions, Income Statement, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Business Development, Market Opportunities, Investment Management, Lean Methodologies, Strategic Partnership, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Presentations

      4.2
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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Project Management for Development

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Project Schedules, Timelines, Cost Management, Project Controls, Project Performance, Risk Analysis, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Communication Planning, Procurement, Project Implementation, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Engaging in Enterprise Growth and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Service Design, Solution Design, Business Strategy, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Product Strategy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Business Opportunities and Risks in a Globalized Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, International Finance, Economics, Business Economics, Market Opportunities, International Relations, Global Marketing, Demography, Business Risk Management, Analysis, Growth Strategies, Policy Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Team Oriented, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Sustainable Business, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Innovation, Investments, Presentations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Biotech — From Science to Business: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies: Case Western Reserve University
    • Gestion de projets de développement: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity : Università Bocconi
    • New Product Development - develop your own new product: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • How to Validate your Startup Idea: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Project Management for Development: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Engaging in Enterprise Growth and Innovation: Northeastern 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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