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: Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Bankruptcies, Financial Statement Analysis, Banking, Corporate Strategy, Investment Banking, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Financial Data, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cash Flows, Case Studies, Financial Statements, Credit Risk, Balance Sheet, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hedge Accounting, Credit Risk, Risk Management Framework, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, International Financial Reporting Standards, Market Liquidity, Risk Management, Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Financial Forecasting, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Diagram Design, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Automation, Forecasting, Graphical Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Quantitative Research, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Analysis, Business Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Market Data, Financial Data, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis Software, Market Trend
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Team Building, Team Management, Team Motivation, Performance Appraisal, Team Leadership, Performance Review, Team Collaboration, Performance Management, People Management, Employee Performance Management, Productivity, Leadership and Management, People Development, Recognizing Others, Strategic Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Budgets, Content Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Analytics, Journey Mapping, Lead Generation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Communications, Return On Investment, A/B Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Governance, Team Building, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Process Management, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Business Metrics, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Strategic Leadership, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Dynamics, Market Intelligence, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Innovation, Resource Allocation, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Market Trend, Market Data, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Market Analysis, Risk Control, Trend Analysis, Order Entry, Order Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Bank Regulations, Banking, Risk Modeling, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Risk Management Framework, Operational Risk, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Lending and Underwriting, Portfolio Risk, Financial Modeling, Legal Risk, Risk Management, Commercial Banking, Financial Regulation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Income Statement, Forecasting, Auditing, Financial Auditing, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Training, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Training and Development, Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Training Programs, Compensation Management, Talent Recruitment, Compensation Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Recruitment, Management Reporting, Compensation Analysis, Performance Measurement, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months