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.

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investments, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Business Ethics, Wealth Management, Behavioral Economics, Financial Market, Decision Making, Asset Management, Market Dynamics, Finance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, General Finance, Financial Analysis, Economics, Risk Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Reconciliation, Month End Closing, Ledgers (Accounting), Payroll Systems, Accounting Software, Payroll Processing, Transaction Processing, Payroll Administration, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Billing & Invoicing, Payroll Reporting, Accruals, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Project Accounting, Bookkeeping, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting, Finance
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Employee Surveys, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Oral Expression, Data Literacy, Verification And Validation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Employee Engagement, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Methods, Analytics, AI Integrations, Excel Formulas, Probability & Statistics, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Prompt Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Blogs, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Professional Development, Driving engagement, Social Media, Content Marketing, Web Presence, Business Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Brand Awareness, Content Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Relationship Building, Thought Leadership, Brand Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Rapport Building, Constructive Feedback, Presentations, Public Speaking, Communication, Virtual Teams, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Composure, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Greeting Customers, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Team Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Stakeholder Communications, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Team Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Leadership, Team Leadership, Empowerment, Team Motivation, Internal Communications, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Networking, Team Performance Management, Business Communication, Tactfulness
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Integrity, Employee Coaching, Overcoming Objections, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Decision Making, Oral Expression, Program Implementation, Action Oriented, Verbal Communication Skills, Plan Execution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Concision, Storytelling, Stakeholder Communications, Time Management, Analysis, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

GitLab
Skills you'll gain: Telecommuting, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Performance Metric, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Employee Performance Management, Collaboration, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Interviewing Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Resilience, Business Ethics, Labor Compliance, People Management, Compliance Training, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, AI literacy, Conflict Management, Human Resources, Healthcare Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Culture, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Culture Transformation, Team Building, Organizational Development, Team Management, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Organizational Change, Performance Management, Accountability, Employee Onboarding, People Management, Culture, Change Management, Workforce Development, Employee Retention, Constructive Feedback, Trustworthiness, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Canva (Software), Selling Techniques, Video Production, Promotional Materials, Copywriting, Promotional Strategies, Social Media Content, Driving engagement, Multimedia, Product Promotion, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Animations
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours