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    Starweaver

    Relationship Management and Business Development

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Business Development, Customer Retention, Communication, Business Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Opportunities, Organizational Development, Upselling, Active Listening

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    190 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Business

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Cultural Diversity, Management Training And Development, Supply Chain Planning, Commercial Laws, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Shipping and Receiving, B2B Sales, Market Opportunities, Business Marketing, Payment Systems, Risk Management, Financial Trading, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Business Development, World History, Business Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    489 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Goldman Sachs

    Grow Your Business with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics, Goal Setting, Peer Review, Innovation, Professional Networking

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

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    Starweaver

    Fundamentals of Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Communications, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Management, Change Management, Performance Analysis, Project Performance, Business Development, Quality Management

    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 Colorado Boulder

    International Business Entry Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Export Control, International Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Risk Management, Business Development, Market Analysis, Franchising, Target Market, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Strategy, Intellectual Property

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Negotiating with Impact Investors

    Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Strategic Partnership, Negotiation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Value Propositions, Fundraising, Entrepreneurship, Storytelling, Presentations, Investments, Business Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investment Management, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Finance, International Finance, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Business Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Generative AI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Responsible AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Leadership and Management, LLM Application, Strategic Leadership, Risking, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Development, Deep Learning, Content Creation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Strategic Business Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Business Leadership, Innovation, Market Research, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership Development, Business Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Business Development, Leadership and Management, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Business Management, Organizational Change

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Doing Business in China

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Business Leadership, Brand Management, Strategic Thinking, Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Development, Global Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Business Consulting, Business Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    633 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    UBITS

    Business Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Closing (Sales), Consultative Selling, Negotiation, Retail Sales, Sales Presentation, Overcoming Objections, Stakeholder Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Accountability, Value Propositions, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Development, Customer Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, New Business Development, Personal Development, Initiative and Leadership

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Programa en Desarrollo de nuevas empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Resource Allocation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Analysis, Target Market, User Feedback, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Team Building, New Product Development, Leadership Development, Business Process Modeling, Performance Metric, Revenue Forecasting, Product Development, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Customer Relationship Management

    Skills you'll gain: Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Retention, Customer Success Management, Sales Management, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategies, Business Development, Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    243 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Relationship Management and Business Development : Starweaver
  • International Business: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Grow Your Business with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Fundamentals of Business Analysis : Starweaver
  • International Business Entry Strategies : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Negotiating with Impact Investors: Duke University
  • IBM Generative AI Fundamentals: IBM
  • Strategic Business Leadership: University of Glasgow
  • Doing Business in China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Business Developer: UBITS

Frequently Asked Questions about Business Development

Browse the business development courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.

  • Relationship Management and Business Development: Starweaver
  • Business Growth Strategy: University of Virginia
  • Business Growth Strategy: University of Virginia
  • Business and Marketing Strategies: University of London
  • Business Foundations: University of Pennsylvania‎

Yes. You can start learning business development on Coursera for free in two ways:

  • Preview the first module of many business development courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
  • Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in business development, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

You’ll learn how to identify market trends, manage relationships with partners and clients, and create strategies to drive growth. Some courses also cover negotiation, data analysis for decision-making, and digital tools for managing leads and customer pipelines.‎

No prior business experience is required for most beginner-level courses. They start with the basics and provide step-by-step instruction. For learners with experience, there are also advanced courses on strategic partnerships and scaling operations.‎

Yes. Business development is a critical function in any growing organization. Coursera courses can help you build practical skills, understand market dynamics, and develop a mindset for identifying and executing growth opportunities—whether you’re starting your career or looking to expand your expertise.‎

This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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