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      IBM

      Generative AI: Boost Your Sales Career

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales Presentation, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Sales Pipelines, Sales Management, Generative AI, Lead Generation, Sales Prospecting, LinkedIn, B2B Sales, AI Personalization, Prospecting and Qualification, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Email Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing Collateral, Proposal Writing, Forecasting

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, FinTech, Case Studies, Professional Networking, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Financial Regulation, Fundraising, Intellectual Property

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Global Public Procurement

      Skills you'll gain: Bidding, Procurement, Business Development, Registration, Vendor Management, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal, Global Marketing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Management, Regulatory Requirements, Market Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      GIS Applications Across Industries

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Land Management, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Epidemiology, Community Health, Spatial Data Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Emergency Response, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Emergency Services, Business Development, Environment and Resource Management, Hazard Analysis, 3D Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      Marketing Channel Strategy & B2B2C Routes to Market

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Business Marketing, Direct Selling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Go To Market Strategy, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Marketing Strategies, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Case Studies, Customer Demand Planning, E-Commerce, Compensation Management, Strategic Partnership, Consumer Behaviour, B2B Sales, Business Relationship Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Entreprendre dans les Industries Culturelles à l'ère du numérique

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Business Leadership, Digital Content, Content Creation, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Cultural Diversity, Consumer Behaviour, Business Economics, Economics, Marketing Strategies, Fundraising, Intellectual Property

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Hôtel “De l'étoile” - a hotel in crisis?

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Hospitality Management, Hotel Operations, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Presentations, Case Studies, Business Planning, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Decision Making

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Strategic Sales Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Concision, Sales Strategy, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Responsible AI, Sales, Business Communication, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Business Leadership, Sales Enablement, Generative AI, Communication, Proposal Writing, Communication Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Change Management

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      The Importance of Listening

      Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Big Data, Crisis Management, Analytics, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Text Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Brand Strategy

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Executive Communication & Data Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Concision, Sales Strategy, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Emotional Intelligence, Sales, Technical Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Marketing Communications

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Marketing Channel Benefits

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Business Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Go To Market Strategy, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Case Studies, B2B Sales, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Thinking, Innovation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Generative AI: Boost Your Sales Career: IBM
    • Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town
    • Global Public Procurement: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • GIS Applications Across Industries: University of California, Davis
    • Marketing Channel Strategy & B2B2C Routes to Market: Emory University
    • Entreprendre dans les Industries Culturelles à l'ère du numérique: Sciences Po
    • Hôtel “De l'étoile” - a hotel in crisis? : ESSEC Business School
    • Strategic Sales Leadership: Starweaver
    • Change Management: Packt
    • The Importance of Listening: 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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