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.

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Business Architecture, New Product Development, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Product Development, Value Propositions
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Target Market, Persona Development, User Research, Strategic Partnership, Sustainable Business, Customer Relationship Management, Product Development, Resource Management, Marketing Channel, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Dashboard, Social Media, Social Media Content, Web Presence, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Professionalism
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Sales Management, Sales Pipelines, Customer Relationship Building, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Process, Dashboard, Campaign Management, Service Level Agreement, Management Reporting, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Performance Reporting, Email Marketing, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Strategic Marketing, People Development, Operational Efficiency, Marketing Communications, Entrepreneurship, Talent Management, Sales Strategy, Growth Strategies, Sales Management, Cash Management, Marketing Strategies, Business Leadership, Human Resources Management and Planning, Leadership Development, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Management, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Product Design, Service Design, Product Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Communication, Market Research, Corporate Strategy, Case Studies, User Research, User Feedback, Product Testing, Customer Insights
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Creativity, Organizational Structure, Drive Engagement, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Innovation, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, FinTech, Case Studies, Professional Networking, Mobile Banking, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Financial Regulation, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Recognizing Others, Tactfulness, Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Motivational Skills, Performance Review, Cooperation, Employee Performance Management, Behavioral Management, Drive Engagement, Creativity, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Global Marketing, Corporate Sustainability, Culture, Branding, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Order Management, Order Entry, Sales Process, Order Processing, Accounting Software, Customer Relationship Management, Inventory Control, Small Business Accounting, Inventory Management System, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Cloud Security, Sales, Amazon Web Services, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Accounting, Finance
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours