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.

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Loyalty, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Marketing Psychology, Brand Marketing, Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Marketing, Psychology, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Expectation Management, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Prompt Engineering, Timelines, Email Automation, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Setting Appointments, Calendar Management, Automation, Microsoft 365, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Collaborative Software, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management Software, Time Management, Productivity, Personal Development, Natural Language Processing, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Consolidation, International Financial Reporting Standards, Franchising, Financial Reporting, Case Studies, Decision Making, Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, Financial Statements
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Customer Retention, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience improvement, Responsible AI, Customer Service, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Success Management, Customer Engagement, Generative AI, Customer Support, Customer Analysis, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Predictive Analytics
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Development, Workflow Management, Web Presence, Systems Thinking, Project Management, Project Coordination, Agile Project Management, Interviewing Skills, AI Integrations, Agile Methodology, Storytelling, Writing, Automation, Content Strategy, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Communications, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Target Audience, Blogs, Web Content, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Content Optimization, Digital Publishing, Content Marketing, Target Market, WordPress, Digital Content, Content Development and Management, Customer Analysis, Content Management Systems, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Planning, Risk Analysis, Brand Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Structure, People Development, Collaboration, Team Performance Management, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Personal Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Valuation, Case Studies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Banking, Benchmarking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Payroll, Data Integrity, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Market Opportunities, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Value Propositions, Environmental Issue, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Communication Planning, Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Branding, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Sustainable Development, Target Market, Product Strategy, Brand Management, Communication Strategies, Corporate Sustainability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Production Schedule, Project Risk Management, Scheduling, Risk Management, Construction Management, Timelines, Lean Methodologies, Construction, Production Planning, Project Estimation, Diagram Design, Project Management Software, Dependency Analysis, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months