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.

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Business Planning, Target Market, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Commercial Laws, Accountability, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Accounting, Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Equities, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Social Impact, Portfolio Management, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Analysis, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Performance Measurement, Climate Change Mitigation, Corporate Finance, Correlation Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Mitigation, Safety and Security, Health Disparities, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability, Community Outreach, Persuasive Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Data Visualization, Google Sheets, Productivity Software, Budget Management, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, User Accounts, Data Sharing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Organizational Development, Organizational Strategy, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Organizational Change, Governance, Sustainable Development, Corporate Strategy, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Plan Execution, Case Studies, Program Implementation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Finance, Capital Expenditure, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, General Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Planning, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Cash Flow Forecasting, Investments, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Visual Storytelling, Content Performance Analysis, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Social Media, Photography, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Photo Editing, Branding, Social Media Campaigns, Performance Analysis, Driving engagement, Social Media Analytics, Content Optimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Brand Marketing, Branding, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Management, Marketing Planning, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communication, Customer Insights, Market Opportunities, Customer Analysis, E-Commerce
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Acumen, Business Metrics, Sales Presentations, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Internal Communications, Financial Management, Project Finance, Finance, Return On Investment, Product Management, Presentations, Cash Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing and Production, Internet Of Things, Innovation, Manufacturing Processes, Robotics, Cybersecurity, Automation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Blockchain, Industrial Engineering, Workforce Development, Change Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Huddersfield
Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Staff Management, Workforce Management, Virtual Teams, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Communication, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Business, Business Management, Business Administration, Business Planning, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months