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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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    SkillUp

    Digital Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Data-Driven Marketing, Meta Ads Manager, Paid media, Keyword Research, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness

    4.8 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Apply Market-Scan for Top Suppliers

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Project Scoping, Supply Management, Keyword Research, Market Analysis, Market Intelligence, Market Research, Market Data, Scope Management, Business Research, Report Writing, Data Collection, Project Documentation

    3.6 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.6 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    GenAI for Digital Marketing and Ecommerce Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Digital Analysis, E-Commerce, Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, Data-Driven Marketing, Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 30 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (30) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Skillshare

    Strategic SEO: A Quick Start to Reach a Wider Audience

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Target Audience, Content Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Web Content, Social Media Marketing

    4.3 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    STARWEAVER

    Supply Chain Management for E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management, Order Fulfillment, Supplier Management, Logistics, Business Technologies, Technology Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Customer experience improvement, Automation

    4.6 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Targeted Ad With Facebook Audience Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Target Market, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising Sales, Advertising, Online Advertising, Marketing, Social Media, Customer Data Management, Digital Marketing

    4.4 stars, 60 reviews, Advanced, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (60) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
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    Coursera

    Meta Ads Manager for Beginners: GenAI Feature Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Campaign Management, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Budget Management, Target Audience

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Project Leadership: Prioritizing, Managing Risks, Evaluating

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Planning, Team Management, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Risk Mitigation, Plan Execution, Team Leadership, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Program Evaluation, Leadership Studies, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Prioritization, Analysis

    4.6 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Marketing Automation with AI and HubSpot: Plan to Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, HubSpot CRM, Prospecting and Qualification, Prompt Engineering, Email Automation, ChatGPT, Dashboard, MarTech, Marketing Analytics, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, AI Integrations

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Customer Acquisition Management

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Branding, Brand Management, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Marketing Channel, Customer Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Brand Loyalty, Brand Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Performance Measurement

    4.7 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    HubSpot: Working with a ticketing system

    Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Gmail, Help Desk Support, Marketing, Sales Support, Client Support

    4.3 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (38) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
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    Packt

    QuickBooks Desktop

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular small business courses

  • Digital Advertising: SkillUp
  • Apply Market-Scan for Top Suppliers: Coursera
  • GenAI for Digital Marketing and Ecommerce Analysts: Coursera
  • Strategic SEO: A Quick Start to Reach a Wider Audience: Skillshare
  • Supply Chain Management for E-commerce: STARWEAVER
  • Create a Targeted Ad With Facebook Audience Insights: Coursera
  • Meta Ads Manager for Beginners: GenAI Feature Integration: Coursera
  • Project Leadership: Prioritizing, Managing Risks, Evaluating: Coursera
  • Marketing Automation with AI and HubSpot: Plan to Execution: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Customer Acquisition Management: Coursera

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