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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


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Art of Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Empowerment, Influencing, General Sales Practices, Planning, Adaptability

    ★ 4.5 (3.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Talent Sourcing, New Hire Orientations, Employee Engagement, Forecasting, Interviewing Skills

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Hedge Fund Risk Analysis and Stress Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Hedge Accounting, Risk Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Management Framework, Performance Stress Testing, Market Liquidity, Investments, Financial Services, Correlation Analysis, Economics, Case Studies, General Finance, Statistical Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Adaptable Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Team Oriented, Agile Product Development, Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Risk Management Framework, Project Risk Management, Change Management, Process Management, Risk Mitigation, Product Roadmaps, Product Quality (QA/QC), Sprint Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Workflow Management, Project Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The Expert Academy

    B2B Sales Foundations For Complex Deals

    Skills you'll gain: Consultative Selling, B2B Sales, Enterprise Sales, Consultative Approaches, Negotiation, Matrix Management, Conflict Management, Sales Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Management, Sales Management, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Psychology, Business Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Brand Strategy: Build, Position, and Grow

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Target Audience, Marketing Psychology, Target Market, Business Planning, Strategic Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Organizational Strategy, Growth Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Cross-Channel Marketing, Communication Planning, Marketing Planning, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Gestión del talento humano

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Management Training And Development, Emotional Intelligence, Assertiveness, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Staff Management, Team Performance Management, Cooperation, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Behavior Management, Productivity, Organizational Effectiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Communication, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Collaboration

    ★ 4.8 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Salesforce

    Groundwork for Success in Sales Development

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Sales Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Professionalism, Collaboration, Open Mindset, Personal Development, Teamwork, Sales, Performance Metric, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Salesforce, Stress Management, Accountability

    ★ 4.4 (478) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    Collaboration for the Modern Workplace

    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

  • U

    University of Florida

    Personal & Family Financial Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Statements, Investments, Cash Management, Insurance, Income Tax, General Finance, Tax Planning, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Budgeting, Portfolio Management, Expense Management, Investment Management, Personal Development

    ★ 4.6 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • e

    emlyon business school

    Effectuation : l'entrepreneuriat pour tous

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Business Strategies, Risk Management, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Empowerment, Collaboration, Action Oriented, Adaptability, Resource Utilization

    ★ 4.7 (232) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Mastering Financial Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering

    Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Auditing, Governance, Compliance Reporting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fraud detection, Auditing, Financial Controls, Risk Management Framework, Due Diligence, Risk Analysis, Transaction Processing, Risk Management, Microsoft Copilot

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Art of Negotiation: University of California, Irvine
  • Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Hedge Fund Risk Analysis and Stress Testing: EDUCBA
  • Adaptable Project Management: Packt
  • B2B Sales Foundations For Complex Deals: The Expert Academy
  • Brand Strategy: Build, Position, and Grow: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Gestión del talento humano: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Groundwork for Success in Sales Development: Salesforce
  • Collaboration for the Modern Workplace: Madecraft
  • Personal & Family Financial Planning: University of Florida

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