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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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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Effective Supervision: From Manager to Leader

    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

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Leading People and Performance

    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

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Organizational Strategy for Competitive Advantage

    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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Professional Skills for the Workplace

    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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Succession Planning and Leadership Strategy

    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

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    University of California, Irvine

    Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Performance Measurement, Teamwork, Performance Metric, Open Mindset, Organizational Strategy, Team Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Forex Basics: Currency Conversion & Exchange Rates

    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

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    EDUCBA

    Master Bond Valuation & Fixed Income Markets

    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

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    ESSEC Business School

    The Fundamentals of Revenue Management: The Cornerstone of Revenue Strategy

    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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Revenue Leakage in Bank Branch Audit

    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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Write Persuasive Emails

    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

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    EDUCBA

    Fair Value Hierarchy and Disclosure Analysis

    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

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

  • Effective Supervision: From Manager to Leader: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Leading People and Performance: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Organizational Strategy for Competitive Advantage: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Professional Skills for the Workplace: University of California, Davis
  • Succession Planning and Leadership Strategy: EDUCBA
  • Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: University of California, Irvine
  • Forex Basics: Currency Conversion & Exchange Rates: EDUCBA
  • Master Bond Valuation & Fixed Income Markets: EDUCBA
  • The Fundamentals of Revenue Management: The Cornerstone of Revenue Strategy: ESSEC Business School
  • Analyze Revenue Leakage in Bank Branch Audit: EDUCBA

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