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.

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

Board Infinity
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

Coursera
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

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

University of Michigan
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
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

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

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
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

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

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks