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Certificate in Business Development

Approved by the UW Foster School of Business.

Certificates » Business Development
Program Features
  • Development of new business growth ideas and practice making elevator pitches
  • Completion of a business development plan for an active company or proposed start-up
  • Simulations that cover how to gain market share and fund business growth
Who Should Apply
  • Individuals who wish to advance or transition into a business development role
  • Individuals who wish to apply business development skills in their current position
  • Individuals who wish to start a new business venture
Discover how to find profitable new growth opportunities. Actively engage in envisioning new business ideas. Create compelling business development plans for start-up businesses or to expand existing businesses. Gain funding and resource commitments to make investments and drive revenue growth. Learn the core proven principles that enable you to create business value and growth through starting a new business or entering new markets, such as market research, financial modeling and risk assessment.
Key Outcomes
You will learn how to uncover, prioritize, optimize and secure funding for business development initiatives and new business ventures.
Sections
Start Location Program ID Status
Autumn 2013  Details Downtown Seattle 4310
Course Dates Days Instructor
Business Development Methods Oct 1 - Dec 3, 2013 Tu Eguchi
Business Development Strategies and Planning Jan 7 - Mar 11, 2014 Tu McPherson
Business Development Ventures Mar 25 - May 27, 2014 Tu Rowan
Autumn 2012  Details Downtown Seattle 3939 Closed
Course Dates Days Instructor
Business Development Methods Sep 25 - Nov 27, 2012 Tu Eguchi, Shannon
Business Development Strategies and Planning Jan 8 - Mar 12, 2013 Tu McPherson
Business Development Ventures Apr 1 - Jun 4, 2013 Tu Rowan
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