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Small Business Courses

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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    IBM

    Generative AI for Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Digital Advertising, Generative Model Architectures, Email Automation, Email Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Data Ethics, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Personalized Campaigns, Marketing Automation, Content Optimization, Digital Marketing Tools, AI Personalization, AI literacy

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Hot New Release
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  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Customer Support

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI Agents, Standard Operating Procedure, Customer Support, Client Support, AI literacy, Product Support, Procedure Development, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, Personalized Service, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Integrations, Customer experience improvement, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR)

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    QuickBooks Desktop for Real-World Bookkeeping

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Reconciliation, Accounting Software, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Sales Management, Business Reporting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting and Finance Software, Small Business Accounting, Expense Management, Accounting Records, Accounting Systems, Accounts Payable, Payment Processing and Collection, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, User Accounts, Transaction Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    QuickBooks Desktop

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), User Accounts, Vendor Relationship Management, Vendor Management, Accounting Software, Account Management, Bookkeeping, Accounting Systems, Customer Relationship Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Inventory Management System, Financial Reporting, Small Business Accounting, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Investment Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Versions of QuickBooks Online

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Ledgers (Accounting), Balancing (Ledger/Billing), General Ledger, Bookkeeping, Accounting Systems, Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting Software, Expense Management, Expense Reports, Cash Flow Forecasting, Ad Hoc Reporting, Budget Management, Accounting, Small Business Accounting, Reconciliation, Business Reporting, Business Software, Budgeting, Account Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    YouTube Content Creator Pro

    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, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Development and Management, Style Guides, Marketing

    ★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    QuickBooks Online - Real-World Skills

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Business Reporting, Accounting Records, General Accounting, Accounting and Finance Software, Small Business Accounting, Reconciliation, Standard Accounting Practices, Sales Process, Accounts Payable, Billing & Invoicing, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    QuickBooks - Focus on Features

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Merchant Services, Accounting Software, Project Accounting, Budget Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Budgeting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Small Business Accounting, Payment Processing, Cost Management, E-Commerce, Cash Management, Financial Forecasting, Project Estimation, Project Management Software, Payment Processing and Collection, Billing & Invoicing, Accounting, Deposit Accounts

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Social Media and Brand Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Brand Awareness, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Communication, AI Enablement, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Contextual Advertising, 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

    ★ 4.6 (833) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Project Management Tracker using Microsoft Excel

    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

    ★ 4.6 (911) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Financial Accounting Fundamentals

    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

    ★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI for Digital Marketing: IBM
  • Generative AI for Customer Support: IBM
  • QuickBooks Desktop for Real-World Bookkeeping: Packt
  • QuickBooks Desktop: Packt
  • Versions of QuickBooks Online: Packt
  • YouTube Content Creator Pro: Coursera
  • QuickBooks Online - Real-World Skills: Packt
  • QuickBooks - Focus on Features: Packt
  • Social Media and Brand Engagement: Coursera
  • Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder

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