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      Microsoft

      Foundations of Coding Back-End

      Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Engineering Software, C# (Programming Language), Version Control, Software Engineering, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot

      4.8
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Go To Market Strategy, Business Planning, New Business Development, Sales Presentations, Financial Forecasting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategies, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Presentations, Business, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Cash Flow Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Customer Acquisition Management, Management Training And Development, Team Management, Financial Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      755 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Management Communication 管理沟通

      Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Team Building, Business Communication, Corporate Communications, Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Active Listening, Public Speaking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Corporate governance. Mitos y realidades

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Compliance Management, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Internal Auditing, Commercial Laws, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      254 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Google Docs

      Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Google Workspace, Data Sharing, Data Integration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado System

      Agile Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Leadership Studies, Business Transformation, Scalability, Agile Product Development, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      429 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Automation, Microsoft Outlook, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      当代应用心理学

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Consumer Behaviour, Psychological Evaluations, Psychology, Mental Health, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Human Development, Leadership, Relationship Building, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Liderazgo y comunicación

      Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Communication, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Non-Verbal Communication, Coaching, Cognitive flexibility, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Assessment, Value-Based Care, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Managed Care, Change Management, Decision Support Systems, Health Care, Process Mapping, Care Management, Patient Safety, Health Care Administration, Quality Improvement, Patient-centered Care, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Performance Measurement, Health Policy

      4.5
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      213 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Embedded Interface Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Internet Of Things, API Design, User Interface (UI), Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, Software Development

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      4.5
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      143 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Fundamentos del Emprendimiento: Pensamiento y Acción

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Feasibility Studies, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Innovation, Ideation, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      737 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Foundations of Coding Back-End: Microsoft
    • Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Management Communication 管理沟通: Peking University
    • Corporate governance. Mitos y realidades: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Introduction to Google Docs: Coursera Project Network
    • Agile Organization: University of Colorado System
    • The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem: Microsoft
    • 当代应用心理学: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Liderazgo y comunicación: Universidad de Palermo
    • Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals: 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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