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.

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Web Design and Development, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Hosting, Web Development Tools, Prompt Engineering
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Digital Advertising, Email Automation, Email Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Data Ethics, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Personalized Campaigns, Content Optimization, Marketing Automation, Digital Marketing Tools, AI Personalization, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accounts Payable, Cash Handling, Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Payroll Administration, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Banking, Accounting, Small Business Accounting, Payroll Processing, Payroll, Inventory Accounting, Operations, Business Operations, Operations Management, Business Process, Business
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Standard Operating Procedure, Customer Support, AI literacy, Product Support, Customer Service, Procedure Development, Customer Analysis, LLM Application, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Integrations, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Model Evaluation, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Performance Analysis, Storyboarding, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Content Scheduling, Benchmarking, Content Optimization, Search Engine Optimization, Videography, Web Analytics, Video Editing, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Live Streaming, Driving engagement, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Style Guides, Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Data Visualization, Document Management, Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Project Management, Data Entry, Generative AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Development and Management, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Target Audience, Content Creation, Marketing, Content Optimization, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Content Scheduling, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Brand Management, Journey Mapping, Web Analytics and SEO
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Annual Reports, General Accounting, Accruals, Accrual Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, General Ledger, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Bookkeeping, Accounting Records, Cash Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Performance marketing, Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Media Buying, Data Ethics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Spreadsheet Software, Project Coordination, Project Management, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office, Project Planning, Data Validation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Data Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Presentations, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Management, Content Marketing, Instagram, Social Media Campaigns, TikTok, Social Media Analytics, Content Scheduling, Driving engagement, Content Strategy, Paid media, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies, Brand Strategy, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months