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.

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Strategic Decision-Making, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Executive Presence, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Influencing, Team Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Performance Management, Business Communication, Coaching, Active Listening, Empowerment, Strategic Communication, Culture Transformation
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Professionalism, Leadership, Oral Expression, Trustworthiness, Communication, Performance Management, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Communication, Strategic Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Communication, Executive Presence, Empowerment, Culture Transformation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Decision Making, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, People Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Culture Transformation, Systems Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Business, Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Market Analysis, Resource Management, Influencing, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Social Skills, Brainstorming, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Open Mindset, Independent Thinking, Empathy, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Culture Transformation, Lifelong Learning, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Workforce Planning, Program Implementation, Talent Management, Plan Execution, Human Resources Management and Planning, Organizational Change, Business Continuity, Talent Pipelining, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, People Development, Continuous Improvement Process, People Analytics, Program Evaluation, Leadership, Change Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Performance Measurement, Teamwork, Performance Metric, Open Mindset, Organizational Strategy, Team Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Complex Problem Solving, International Relations, Economics, Financial Systems, Market Dynamics, Business Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic, Financial Regulations, Case Studies, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Business, Logical Reasoning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Investment Banking, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Investments, Market Liquidity, Capital Markets, Business Mathematics, Financial Trading, Finance, Securities Trading, Market Dynamics, Cash Flows, Accruals, Business
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hospitality Management, Forecasting, Budgeting, Hotels and Accommodations, Hospitality, Financial Forecasting, Hotel Operations, Revenue Forecasting, Target Market, Booking (Sales), Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Transformation, Customer Acquisition Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Auditing, Variance Analysis, Financial Controls, Auditing, Internal Controls, Banking Services, Budgeting, Banking, Cost Control, Operational Analysis, Operating Budget, Expense Management, Compliance Auditing, Revenue Recognition, Internal Auditing, Loss Prevention, Revenue Management, Billing Systems, Finance, Business
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, A/B Testing, Persuasive Communication, B2B Sales, Email Marketing, Business Writing, Sales, Communication, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Integrations, Content Performance Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Performance Analysis, Community Outreach, Digital Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Business Valuation, Portfolio Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Investment Management, Finance, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Market Data
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks