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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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    EDUCBA

    Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Strategies, Job Analysis, Workforce Management, Human Resources, Recruitment, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Sourcing, Talent Management, Workforce Development, Strategic Sourcing, Forecasting, Organizational Effectiveness

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Fundraising and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Gift Accounting, Philanthropy, Campaign Management, Tax Planning, Marketing Planning, Campaign Planning, Customer Relationship Building, Direct Marketing, Advertising Mail, Developing Training Materials, Tax Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Data-Driven Marketing, Income Tax

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Philanthropy, Ethics, and the Foundations of Fundraising

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    University of Geneva

    International Organizations Management

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Leadership and Management, Strategic Partnership, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Fundraising, Business Management, Leadership, Governance, Organizational Structure, World History, Branding, Sustainable Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Global Procurement and Sourcing

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supply Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Negotiation, Supplier Quality Management, Vendor Management, Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Price Negotiation, Procurement, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Contract Management, Market Analysis, Supplier Risk Management, Request for Proposal, Competitive Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Big Data, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Apache Hadoop, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Dashboard Creation, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Accounting: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Accruals, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Accounting Records, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Social Media Marketing with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, AI powered creativity, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Advertising Campaigns, Prompt Engineering, Data-Driven Marketing, Generative AI, Social Media Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.

    Skills you'll gain: Web Design, Canva (Software), Web Design and Development, Responsive Web Design, Web Content, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Web Presence, Social Media, Design Software, Graphic Design, User Accounts, Business

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    Board Infinity

    Prepare for CFA Level 1: Quantitative Methods and Returns

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Regression Analysis, Quantitative Research, Finance, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Methods, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Market Data, Statistical Machine Learning, Financial Trading, Correlation Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Investment Management, Simulations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Madecraft

    Developing a Laser Focus

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Concentration, Persistence, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Tenacity, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Discipline, Time Management, Meditation & Breathwork, Goal-Oriented, Stress Management, Habit Formation, Resilience, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Performance Management, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    HRCI

    Employee Relations, Safety, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Employee Surveys, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Occupational Safety And Health, Disciplinary Procedures, Labor Compliance, Data Security, Labor Law, Human Resource Policies, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Accident Prevention, Environment Health And Safety, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Workforce Management, Employee Engagement, Conflict Management, Organizational Change

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Planning: EDUCBA
  • Fundraising and Development: University of California, Davis
  • Philanthropy, Ethics, and the Foundations of Fundraising: John Wiley & Sons
  • International Organizations Management : University of Geneva
  • Global Procurement and Sourcing: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations: IBM
  • Financial Accounting: Foundations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Social Media Marketing with AI: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.: Coursera
  • Prepare for CFA Level 1: Quantitative Methods and Returns: Board Infinity

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