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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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    IE Business School

    Marketing Strategy Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Business Planning, Target Market, Value Propositions

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional Responsibility and Ethics for Accountants

    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

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    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG Impact: Investor Perspective

    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

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    The State University of New York

    Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Budget with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Data Visualization, Google Sheets, Productivity Software, Budget Management, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, User Accounts, Data Sharing

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    ESSEC Business School

    Raison d’être et Entreprise à Mission

    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Финансы для нефинансистов

    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Creating Engaging Content for Instagram

    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    市场营销概论 (中文版)

    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Financial Management for Product Leaders

    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Advances in Manufacturing Technology

    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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Huddersfield

    Strategic Leadership Fundamentals

    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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Marketing Strategy Capstone Project: IE Business School
  • Professional Responsibility and Ethics for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • ESG Impact: Investor Perspective: University of Pennsylvania
  • Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication: The State University of New York
  • Create a Budget with Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Raison d’être et Entreprise à Mission: ESSEC Business School
  • Финансы для нефинансистов: Rice University
  • Creating Engaging Content for Instagram: Coursera
  • 市场营销概论 (中文版): University of Pennsylvania
  • Financial Management for Product Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park

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