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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Team Performance Management, Risk Management, Leadership Studies, Team Leadership, Agile Project Management, Leadership and Management, Collaborative Software, Project Management, Innovation, Agile Software Development, Process Improvement, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Artificial Intelligence, Adaptability, Digital Transformation, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    536 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, IT Management, Project Management, Information Technology, Project Risk Management, Agile Project Management, Project Implementation, Agile Methodology, Project Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Insper

    Gestão de Operações

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Inventory Management, Operations, Quality Management, Inventory Control, Process Management, Business Operations, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Inventory Control Systems, Administration, Business Administration, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Improvement, Operational Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process, Production Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    593 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

    The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Service Improvement, Process Optimization, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Waste Minimization, Business Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    835 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Ideation, Program Evaluation, Organizational Structure, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Product Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Prepare for CFA Level 1: Quantitative Methods and Returns

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Regression Analysis, Quantitative Research, Finance, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Methods, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Market Data, Statistical Machine Learning, Financial Trading, Correlation Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Investment Management, Simulations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Manage Forex Risk & Currency Trading Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Financial Trading, Risk Management, Derivatives, Hedge Accounting, Risk Mitigation, Financial Market, Market Data, Market Liquidity, Market Dynamics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Content Marketing: Strategy, SEO & Conversion

    Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Blogs, Copywriting, Content Creation, Content Development and Management, Content Optimization, Web Content, Content Strategy, Digital Content, Search Engine Optimization, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Web Analytics and SEO, Brand Awareness, Drive Engagement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Excel Charts, Sharing, Automation, and VBA

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Financial Forecasting, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Diagram Design, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Automation, Forecasting, Graphical Tools

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Professional Trading: Charts, Indicators & Volatility

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Market Trend, Financial Trading, Market Dynamics, Derivatives, Market Opportunities, Financial Market, Gap Analysis, Securities Trading, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Trend Analysis, Market Data, Market Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Consolidation, Histogram

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Managing as a Coach

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Leadership and Management, People Management, Adaptability, Professional Development, People Development, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Overcoming Obstacles, Employee Training, Mentorship, Decision Making, Communication, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Graduate Certificate in Taxation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Audit Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Agile Methodology, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Financial Auditing, Generative AI, Supply And Demand

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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

  • Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond: Coursera
  • Introduction to Project Management : IBM
  • Gestão de Operações: Insper
  • The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
  • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators: University of Pennsylvania
  • Prepare for CFA Level 1: Quantitative Methods and Returns: Board Infinity
  • Manage Forex Risk & Currency Trading Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Content Marketing: Strategy, SEO & Conversion: EDUCBA
  • Excel Charts, Sharing, Automation, and VBA: John Wiley & Sons
  • Professional Trading: Charts, Indicators & Volatility: EDUCBA

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