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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    HR Management and Workforce Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources Software, People Analytics, Performance Management, Recruitment, Training and Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Employee Retention, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Compensation Management, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Job Analysis, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Talent Acquisition, Analytics

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    AI-Driven Brand Strategy: From Fundamentals to Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Branding, Brand Marketing, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Storytelling, Target Audience, Brand Management, Experience Design, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Journey Mapping, Marketing Psychology, Design Strategies, Digital Advertising, Digital Media Strategy, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Lookups: Fix Errors, Fetch Data Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Validation, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Mapping, Auditing, Google Sheets, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Agile Methodology, Professional Ethics, and Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Agile Project Management, Project Scoping, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Project Management, Risk Management, Cost Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Scope Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Flow Diagrams, Accountability, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Negociações de sucesso: estratégias e habilidades essenciais (em Português)

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Price Negotiation, Legal Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Planning, Conflict Management, Communication, Business Ethics, Influencing, Cultural Sensitivity, Contract Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, People Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Leadership, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Organizational Development, Business Priorities, Operational Analysis, Process Optimization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    391 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Creative Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Curiosity, Creativity, Problem Solving, Independent Thinking, Design Thinking, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Collaboration, Discussion Facilitation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Dash Cryptocurrency Trading & Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Financial Trading, Blockchain, Market Data, Payment Systems, Market Trend, Digital Assets, Trend Analysis, Market Analysis, Transaction Processing, Finance, Encryption, Information Privacy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Digital Transformation, Application Programming Interface (API), Business Transformation, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Multi-Cloud, Technology Strategies, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Kubernetes

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Digital Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Digital Communications, Communication Strategies, Media and Communications, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Interrigatories

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Credit Analysis and Risk Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Statements, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Financial Acumen, Lending and Underwriting, Portfolio Management, Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Commercial Lending, Financial Data, Equities, Project Finance, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Finance

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Meta Social Media Marketing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Presentations, Social Media Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Campaign Management, Social Media Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    733 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • HR Management and Workforce Analytics: EDUCBA
  • AI-Driven Brand Strategy: From Fundamentals to Growth: Board Infinity
  • Lookups: Fix Errors, Fetch Data Fast: Coursera
  • Agile Methodology, Professional Ethics, and Exam Preparation: Packt
  • Negociações de sucesso: estratégias e habilidades essenciais (em Português): University of Michigan
  • Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Professional Skills: Creative Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Dash Cryptocurrency Trading & Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Professional Skills: Digital Communication: Arizona State University

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