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Small business courses can help you learn financial management, marketing strategies, customer service techniques, and operational efficiency. You can build skills in budgeting, social media marketing, and effective communication with clients and suppliers. Many courses introduce tools like QuickBooks for accounting, Canva for marketing materials, and CRM software for managing customer relationships, showing how these skills can streamline operations and enhance business growth.

Popular Small Business Courses and Certifications


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    Google

    Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Risk Mitigation, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Computer Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Event Monitoring, Auditing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Data Processing, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Import/Export, Data Access, Informed Consent, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Market Intelligence and Performance Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Looker (Software), Performance Reporting, Marketing Effectiveness, Tableau Software, Performance Measurement, Marketing Budgets, Power BI, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Channel, Search Engine Optimization, Brand Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Generative AI, AI Enablement

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Recruitment and Selection Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Full Cycle Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Talent Pipelining, Interviewing Skills, Talent Sourcing, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Requirements, Supply And Demand

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Create Pitchbook Strip Profiles

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Digital Brand Builders: From Strategy to Social Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Brand Loyalty, Social Media Marketing, Storytelling, Digital Marketing, digital literacy, Marketing Channel, Influencing, Personal Development, Community Development, Performance marketing, Employee Engagement, Corporate Strategy, Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Lean Waste Reduction and Process Improvement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Advanced Customer Relationship Management

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Success Management, Needs Assessment, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Microsoft Copilot, Proposal Development, Customer Engagement, Relationship Building, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Account Management, Strategic Partnership, Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Building, Proposal Writing, Power BI, Relationship Management, Customer experience improvement, Gap Analysis, Presentations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Private Equity Funds and Financial Modeling

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Budgeting and Variance Analysis Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Management Reporting, Cost Control, Operating Budget, Microsoft Excel, Business Reporting, Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis, Financial Planning, Business Planning, Forecasting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    PracticalGrowth

    Thriving at Work: Staying Sane & Productive

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Time Management, Planning, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Stress Management, Calendar Management, Workflow Management, Goal-Oriented, Personal Development, Expectation Management, Scheduling, Mental Concentration, Assertiveness, Automation, Adaptability, Negotiation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Digital Marketing for Career Growth

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Blogs, Content Marketing, Customer Engagement, Content Performance Analysis, Cloud Platforms, Marketing Analytics, Collaborative Software, Content Creation, Business Marketing, Content Development and Management, Advertising Campaigns, Sales Prospecting, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Relationship Building, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks: Google
  • EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Packt
  • Market Intelligence and Performance Analytics: Coursera
  • Recruitment and Selection Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Create Pitchbook Strip Profiles: EDUCBA
  • Digital Brand Builders: From Strategy to Social Influence: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Lean Waste Reduction and Process Improvement: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Customer Relationship Management: Microsoft
  • Private Equity Funds and Financial Modeling: EDUCBA
  • Budgeting and Variance Analysis Techniques: EDUCBA

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