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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


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Fundamentals of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Capital Budgeting, Portfolio Management, Equities, Corporate Finance, General Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Business Valuation, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Investments, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI in Media

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Google Gemini, Content Creation, Media Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), ChatGPT, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Responsible AI, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Digital Media Strategy, AI Workflows, Machine Learning Algorithms, Digital Transformation, Algorithms, Business Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Agentic systems

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Fundamentals of Gen AI Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Contract Negotiation, AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Negotiation, Generative AI, Price Negotiation, AI Enablement, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Decision Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, AI Workflows, Business Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Communication, Communication, Strategic Communication, Technical Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    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

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Trade Life Cycle in Investment Banking Ops

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Reconciliation, Derivatives, Financial Trading, Banking, Capital Markets, Securities Trading, Futures Exchange, Financial Market, Front Office, Order Processing, Transaction Processing, Business, Risk Mitigation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Evaluate Credit Risk for Banks

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Credit Risk, Risk Modeling, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Lending and Underwriting, Predictive Modeling, Business Metrics, Cash Flow Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Commercial Lending, Banking, Business

    ★ 5 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Qualitative Research Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Focus Group, Business Research, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Cost Management, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Management, Team Performance Management, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Procurement, Planning

    ★ 4.7 (4.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Manage Banking Credit Portfolios

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Commercial Lending, Financial Analysis, Bank Regulations, Financial Statement Analysis, Banking, Portfolio Risk, Commercial Banking, General Lending, Financial Statements, Loan Documentation, Portfolio Management, Financial Regulation, Compliance Management, Asset Management, Risk Management Framework, Operational Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Business

    ★ 5 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Workday

    Workday Basics Series

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Business Intelligence, No-Code Development, HR Tech, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Patch Management, Branding

    ★ 4.8 (376) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Excel Formulas and Data Analysis Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Statistical Methods, Mathematical Software, Data Science, Scheduling, Data Security, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Project Management Foundations: Leadership, Process, & Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Risk Management Framework, Initiative and Leadership, Project Management Life Cycle, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Leadership, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Scope Management, Agile Methodology, Team Building, Business, Scheduling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Finance: University of Pennsylvania
  • AI in Media: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Fundamentals of Gen AI Negotiation: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Forex Basics: Currency Conversion & Exchange Rates: EDUCBA
  • Analyze Trade Life Cycle in Investment Banking Ops: EDUCBA
  • Analyze & Evaluate Credit Risk for Banks: EDUCBA
  • Qualitative Research Interviews: Coursera
  • Engineering Project Management: Rice University
  • Analyze & Manage Banking Credit Portfolios: EDUCBA
  • Workday Basics Series: Workday

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