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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Real-Time Embedded Systems Concepts and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Systems, System Programming, Operating Systems, Linux, System Design and Implementation, C (Programming Language), Debugging

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Stakeholder Management

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Organizational Change, Conflict Management, Business Relationship Management, Relationship Management, Change Management, Communication Strategies, Needs Assessment, Active Listening

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Collaboration, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Power Platform in Business Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Microsoft 365, No-Code Development, Business Process Automation, Data Analysis, Application Development, Business Process, ChatGPT, Data Integration

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Debugging

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      347 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      iOS App Development Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Frameworks, Computer Programming

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      552 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Build RAG Applications: Get Started

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Jupyter

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Video Production, Content Creation, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Brand Strategy, Video Editing, Photography, Media Production, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Photo Editing, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Brand Awareness

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Fundamentals of Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Cash Management, Budget Management, Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Forecasting, Income Statement, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Finance, Expense Management, Budgeting, Business Metrics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Sales Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales, Sales Management, Market Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Case Studies, Business Strategy, Customer Analysis, Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Business Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Lean Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Process Mapping, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Kanban Principles, Process Analysis, Employee Engagement, Process Optimization, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Workflow Management, Leadership, Waste Minimization, Change Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Visionary, Team Management, Team Building, Dealing With Ambiguity, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Professional Development, Employee Performance Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Real-Time Embedded Systems Concepts and Practices: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Stakeholder Management : Starweaver
    • Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession: University of Michigan
    • Power Platform in Business Analysis: Microsoft
    • Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion: Duke University
    • iOS App Development Basics: University of Toronto
    • Build RAG Applications: Get Started: IBM
    • Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook: Coursera
    • Fundamentals of Finance: University of California, Irvine
    • Sales Strategy: Fundação Instituto de Administração

    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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