HubSpot Academy: inbound marketing, email and sales
HubSpot Academy
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Browse catalogue · beginner · A few hours per course
Free, with free certificates. Check current details on the provider’s site.
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Business development associate
Finds and pitches new business partners.
How people get in
Startups and B2B firms; strong communication matters more than degree.
First proof to build
Build a list of 30 target partners and get 3 meetings.
National Classification of Occupations 2015, division 3: Technicians and associate professionals.
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Self-paced · beginner · About 4 weeks · certificate available
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Coursera
Free to audit
Self-paced · beginner · About 4 weeks · certificate available
Free to audit; certificate is paid. Check current details on the provider’s site.
LinkedIn Learning (business, creative and tech)
LinkedIn Learning
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Browse catalogue · beginner · Varies
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Market research
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Browse catalogue · beginner · Varies
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HubSpot Academy: inbound marketing, email and sales
HubSpot Academy
FreeBrowse
Browse catalogue · beginner · A few hours per course
Free, with free certificates. Check current details on the provider’s site.
Salesforce Trailhead
Salesforce Trailhead
FreeBrowse
Browse catalogue · beginner · Short modules
Free; certifications are paid. Check current details on the provider’s site.
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Google Project Management Professional Certificate
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LearnEnglish (British Council)
British Council
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Browse catalogue · beginner · Self-paced
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