• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Business Development

    Business Development Courses

    Business development courses can help you learn how to identify growth opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and drive long-term value for organizations.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
    Earn career credentials while taking courses that count towards your Master’s degree.
    Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.
    Complete graduate-level learning without committing to a full degree program.
    Earn a university-issued career credential in a flexible, interactive format.
    Graduate level learning within reach.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Find the Best Business Development Course for Your Goals

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Digital Marketing Institute

      Social Media and Social Content Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Advertising, Facebook, Digital Marketing, Paid media, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Target Audience

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Performance Improvement, Change Management, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Proposal Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Economics, Business, Global Marketing, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      213 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Strategic Procurement and Sourcing Conclusions

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Supply Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Risk Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      215 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      International Business Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain Planning, Shipping and Receiving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      157 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      SoFi

      Fundamentals of Investing

      Skills you'll gain: Investments, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Equities, Asset Management, Tax, Financial Analysis, Tax Planning, Securities (Finance), Derivatives

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      SAP

      Implementing an SAP Solution

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Consulting, System Implementation, Test Planning, Case Studies, Technology Roadmaps, Project Implementation, System Testing, Stakeholder Management, Project Closure, Enterprise Resource Planning, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Automation, Data Cleansing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Computer Literacy, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Writing, Business Writing, Document Management, Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      643 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Salesforce

      Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Communication, Telecommuting, Storytelling, Sales Development, Presentations, Professional Networking, Branding, Personal Attributes, LinkedIn, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Empathy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Peking University

      C程序设计进阶

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Algorithms, Debugging

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      827 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Applying Data Analytics in Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Customer Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Social Network Analysis, Market Analysis, Data Analysis, Customer Insights, Predictive Analytics, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Machine Learning, Generative AI

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      187 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Goldman Sachs

      Digital Marketing Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Paid media, Digital Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Campaign Management, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Owned Media, Marketing Planning, Earned Media, Content Marketing, Marketing Design, Analytics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      821 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Analysis, Business Risk Management, Mitigation, Hazard Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Cost Benefit Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Investment Management, Civil Engineering, Data Analysis Software, Prioritization, Governance, Resilience, Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      217 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Searches related to business development

    relationship management and business development
    driving business towards the sustainable development goals
    mastering ux & business app development with oop
    1…300301302…834

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

    • Social Media and Social Content Strategy: Digital Marketing Institute
    • First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability: University of Colorado System
    • Strategic Procurement and Sourcing Conclusions: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • International Business Operations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Fundamentals of Investing: SoFi
    • Implementing an SAP Solution: SAP
    • Getting Started with Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence: Salesforce
    • C程序设计进阶: Peking University
    • Applying Data Analytics in Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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.

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Do Not Sell/Share
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok